Spring Clinical Meetings

The Spring Clinical Meetings (SCM) is NKF's premiere educational event designed for the interprofessional kidney health team. SCM presents a unique opportunity for busy renal health care professionals to explore innovation, research, and best clinical practice within nephrology.

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SCM24 On-Demand - Open Until June 27th

Although the in-person event has concluded, SCM On-Demand remains available! This virtual offering provides access to recordings of all general sessions, allowing you to continue benefiting from the wealth of knowledge and insights shared during the conference.

 

SCM On-Demand content and CE credit claiming will be accessible until June 27, 2024. Don't miss this opportunity to stay informed and enhance your expertise! 

Looking to Claim Credit from SCM24?

May 19 - June 26, 2024: SCM On-Demand and Credit Claiming
During this period, attendees who wish to claim CE/CME credit for SCM24 sessions should review session content and complete the required pretests, posttests, and evaluations to claim credit in the SCM24 app or website.
 

June 27, 2024: SCM On-Demand Closes
June 27th is the last day to complete all pretests, posttests, and evaluations, and to claim credit in the SCM24 app or website.

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SCM at a Glance

  • SCM25 will place in Boston, MA with pre-conference courses on April 9 and the main conference running from April 10 to 13, 2025. 
  • NKF offers two types of registration: SCM In-Person + On-Demand and SCM On-Demand Only.
  • On-Demand registrants will have access to meeting content through May 29, 2025.
  • Abstract submissions open August 30, 2024 and close November 30, 2024.
  • Registration for SCM25 goes live in Fall 2024, with an opportunity for early-bird registration.
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We're heading to Boston, MA!

 

SCM25 will take place at the John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center in Boston, MA. 

 

Located in the heart of Boston's charming and historic Back Bay neighborhood, the convention center offers easy access to local attractions, dining, and more! 

    Registration Now Open

    In-Person Attendees

    In-person registration includes access to all live content presented at SCM25 and access to SCM On-Demand. Pre-conference courses and workshops are not included and require separate registration.

    SCM On-Demand

    SCM On-Demand grants virtual access to recordings of all general sessions within 48 hours of the live presentation. SCM On-Demand content will be available through May 24, 2025.

    NKF Member Rate

    Did you know NKF members receive discounted registration to the annual Spring Clinical Meetings? Become an NKF member today to receive this benefit and many more!

    SCM24 By the Numbers

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    Attendees

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    Educational Sessions

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    Faculty

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    Exhibit Booths

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    Accepted Abstracts

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    Total Credits Awarded

    NKF Spring Clinical Meetings Objectives

    At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:

    • Identify advances in clinical and translational research and healthcare delivery that will impact the care of patients with kidney disease.
    • Integrate best practices in diagnosis and treatment for acute and chronic kidney diseases, kidney failure, kidney transplantation and replacement therapies, hypertension, and electrolyte and other kidney-related disorders.
    • Enhance skills of the interprofessional team, including trainees and new professionals to nephrology, to improve the lives of patients with kidney disease.
    • Develop competency in recognizing and mitigating health disparities in the care of patients with kidney disease, including considerations for social determinants of health and access to resources.

    The SCM25 Mobile App is Now Available!

    The official NKF 2025 Spring Clinical Meeting conference app is live! The NKF Meetings app is your ultimate companion for navigating the event and maximizing your SCM experience. 

     

    • View live and upcoming sessions on the program.
    • Create a custom itinerary - just click the heart icon for each session you plan to attend!
    • Participate in audience polling and Q/A during sessions.
    • Complete session requirements, including evaluations and pre/posttests to claim credit.
    • Browse abstracts and the e-poster gallery.

    Book your hotel for SCM Now!

    The following offerings are available through the NKF hotel block:

     

    NEWLY ADDED HOTELS 

    • Long Beach Marriott ($269*/night)
      Click here to book!
    • Holiday Inn Long Beach Airport ($179*/night); Deadline for booking: May 6; Shuttle Transportation Available

         Click here to book! 

     

    • Hotel Maya, a Doubletree by Hilton ($289*/night) SOLD OUT
    • Best Western Plus at the Convention Center ($239* Single Occupancy, $249 Double Occupancy) SOLD OUT
    • Courtyard Long Beach Downtown ($239*/nightSOLD OUT
    • Hyatt Regency Long Beach ($284*/night) SOLD OUT
    • Renaissance Long Beach ($261*/night) SOLD OUT
    • The Westin Long Beach ($269*/nightSOLD OUT

    *Plus applicable taxes & fees

    Plan your trip to Long Beach

    United Airlines

    • We're pleased to partner with United Airlines for travel to SCM24, use the discount code and your booking fees will be waived.
      Learn more here

     

    Long Beach Local Discounts

    • Show your SCM24 badge and save in Long Beach! Activities, food, shopping, and more! Click here for a list of local discounts.

     

    Parking at the Convention Center

    • Discover convenient parking options with the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center (LBCEC) Parking Map, offering a detailed guide to potential garages throughout downtown Long Beach.

    Introducing Our SCM24 Keynote Speaker

    Dr. Lisa Cooper is a distinguished professor at Johns Hopkins University and a renowned expert in health equity. She has a background in medicine, public health, and research and has dedicated her career to reducing health disparities, particularly among racial and ethnic minority groups, through community-informed interventions and research.
     
    Dr. Cooper's impactful work has earned her numerous awards and recognition, including an appointment to the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology by President Joseph Biden in September 2021.
     
    Don't miss the NKF Presidential Address & Keynote Presentation, taking place at SCM24 on Wednesday, May 15, 2024!

    Hear from our Attendees

    "I count on these meetings as my 1st choice for staying on top of everything I need to know to stay current in the renal space - and I am never disappointed!"

    "Iā€™m more confident with patient education, especially with health literacy and cultural considerations."

    "I was surprised by and learned something new at each session and found they were inclusive to a variety of disciplines and while scientific and evidence based were also surprisingly easy to relate to and understand."

    "Iā€™m more excited, more engaged, more committed, and will push my team to do better to individually treat our patients."

    Future SCM Dates

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    SCM26

    May 6-10, 2026
    New Orleans, LA

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    SCM27

    May 11ā€“15, 2027
    Orlando, FL

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    SCM28

    April 5-9, 2028
    Boston, MA