📢 Calling all nephrology researchers! Submit your findings to the #NKFClinicals Call for Abstracts. Submissions close 12/2 at 11:59 PM ET. Don't wait, start your submission today! Learn More:

We'd like to give a warm welcome to our new members, including many new Students and Fellows who have joined our community this week. If you're not a member yet, come see what you're missing!

👏 Congratulations to Sylvia E. Rosas, MD, MSCE, recipient of the 2026 Garabed Eknoyan Award! Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/3KrVVEz We look forward to celebrating our award winners at SCM26 #NKFClinicals. Stay tuned for registration opening October 2025.

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👏 Congratulations to Ann O'Hare, MA, MD, recipient of the 2026 Shaul G. Massry Distinguished Award! Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/4ptIaFo We look forward to celebrating our award winners at SCM26 #NKFClinicals. Stay tuned for registration opening October 2025.

Level up your kidney care expertise! 🩺 Pain Management in Kidney Disease 🧬 ADPKD: Guiding Practice with KDIGO 💜 Cardio-Kidney Connections 🌱 Increasing Living Kidney Donations …and more! 📚 FREE for NKF Professional Members 🔗 www.cme.kidney.org

The CAPP Workforce Insights Survey gathers nationwide data on job descriptions, compensation, and benefits. 👉 Open to ALL Nephrology APPs—please take a few minutes to complete the survey and share it with your network. Survey link: bit.ly/4mcI3eS

The Journal of Nephrology Social Work (JNSW) is where research meets real-world practice. Explore psychosocial insights into CKD, dialysis, and transplant care—peer-reviewed, practice-ready. bit.ly/428ztXd. #Nephrology #SocialWork #KidneyCare

🩺 Frailty in #CKD is often overlooked—but it can limit transplant options, increase hospitalizations, and affect quality of life. This CE course gives you practical tools to spot it early and implement interventions that make a difference. 👉 bit.ly/4nnAljk

🩺 For healthcare professionals: Kidney Commute brings expert insights on ADPKD care you can use in practice. ✔ Genetics & imaging ✔ Prognostic tools ✔ Lifestyle strategies ✔ Patient-centered management 🎧 Listen now: www.kidney.org/podcasts/kid...

⚠️ Only 10% of CKD patients see a dietitian before dialysis. Hear expert 👩⚕️👨⚕️ insights on why MNT matters & how to boost referrals. Earn CE credit! 🎙️ www.kidney.org/podcasts/kid...

👏 Congratulations to Jeff Harder, MSW, LICSW, NSW-C, FNKF, recipient of the 2026 Robert Whitlock Lifetime Achievement Award! Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/3K0BzSX We look forward to celebrating at SCM26 #NKFClinicals. Stay tuned for registration opening October 2025.

✨ Fresh perspectives on localized renal masses—the first Core Curriculum update since 2016! Nephrology, urology & pathology working together to preserve kidney function. 🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/3DamjQ9

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Make your research count. Submit your abstract for #NKFClinicals by 12/2 at 11:59 PM ET and join leaders shaping the future of #kidneycare. Learn More: www.kidney.org/spring-clini...

🚎🎧 New Kidney Commute episode! Discover how 🥗 Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) can slow CKD progression & improve outcomes. Earn CE credit today! ➡️ www.kidney.org/podcasts/kid...

👏 Congratulations to Leah Foster Smith, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, CNN-NP, FNKF, FANNA, FAAN, recipient of the 2026 Nostradamus Award! Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/4powxQp We look forward to celebrating at SCM26 #NKFClinicals. Stay tuned for registration opening October.

Explore our courses! Stay current with the latest in kidney care: 🤖 AI in Everyday Kidney Care 📋 KDOQI Updates 🧠 Wellbeing Wisdom from the Frontline ⚖️ Conflict Resolution & more! 📚 FREE for NKF Professional Members 🔗 cme.kidney.org

🚦 The long-awaited #AJKD Core Curriculum update is here! Join Drs. Susie Hu & Anthony Chang on Kidney Commute: Pitstop as they unpack what this means for nephrologists. 🎧 Don’t miss it: www.kidney.org/podcasts/kid...

What breakthrough are you working on in kidney care? 💡 Turn it into an abstract and share it with the #kidney community at #NKFClinicals! Submit by 12/2 See the details here: www.kidney.org/spring-clini... #MedEd #CallforAbstracts #Nephrology

👏 Congratulations to Melanie Betz, MS, RDN, CSR, FNKF, FAND, recipient of the 2026 Susan C. Knapp Award! Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/4pqlnua We look forward to celebrating our award winners at SCM26 #NKFClinicals. Stay tuned for registration opening October 2025.

🩺 Considering transplant as a treatment? This course walks you through every step of the kidney transplant journey — from evaluation to post-transplant care. ✨ CE Credit Available 📚 Start learning: bit.ly/42yd3i9

👏 Congratulations to Katalin Susztak, MD, PhD, recipient of the 2026 David M. Hume Memorial Award! Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/47Taye5 We look forward to celebrating our award winners at SCM26 #NKFClinicals. Stay tuned for registration opening October 2025. @ksusztak.bsky.social

👏 Congratulations to Tina Alexander, RN, recipient of the 2026 Carol Mattix Award! Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/46GTc2P We look forward to celebrating our award winners at SCM26 #NKFClinicals. Stay tuned for registration opening October 2025.

👏 Congratulations to Rony Kuruvilla, LMSW, recipient of the 2026 Social Work in a Transplant Setting! Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/4mkNd8m We look forward to celebrating our award winners at SCM26 #NKFClinicals. Stay tuned for registration opening October 2025.

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🚀 🩺AI is transforming kidney care! 🩺🤖 Discover how to integrate Artificial Intelligence into nephrology—from scheduling to decision support 📌 Learn to: • Benefits, limits & risks • Utilization for visits • Enhance outcomes 📚 CE Available: bit.ly/4gwHPhl

Shape the future of kidney care. Submit your abstract for SCM26 and share your research with leading clinicians, researchers, and industry professionals. Deadline: December 2 @ 11:59pm ET Learn More: www.kidney.org/spring-clini...

A big welcome to our new members and Fellows. We are glad you are here!

🩺 Cancer & the kidneys — a complex intersection In this #KidneyCommute episode, experts explore kidney toxicities from cancer & its treatments, drug dosing challenges, and interprofessional care strategies. 🎧 CE Credits Available, Listen now: bit.ly/3DamjQ9

The NKF Council of Advanced Practice Providers (CAPP) is launching the 2025 Workforce Insights Survey (formerly the CAPP Salary Survey)! This survey is open to ALL Nephrology APPs nationwide. ✅ Share with your colleagues. #Nephrology 🔗 bit.ly/4mcI3eS

🎧 Kidney professionals — let’s talk ADPKD! Host Dr. Sam Kant welcomes Dr. Craig Gordon & Dr. Pranav Garimella to explore: ➡ Genetics & imaging ➡ Prognostic tools ➡ Lifestyle strategies Get the latest evidence-based takeaways now! www.kidney.org/podcasts/kid...

👏 Congratulations to Brad Rovin, MD, FACP, FASN, recipient of the 2026 Donald W. Seldin Award! Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/47IE8mn We look forward to celebrating our award winners at SCM26 #NKFClinicals. Stay tuned for registration opening October 2025.

💚 Transplant saves lives. Gain a clear roadmap to support patients considering kidney transplant. 📍 Evaluation • Options • Resources ✨ Free for NKF Professional Members 📚 CE Credits Available ➡️ bit.ly/42yd3i9 Become a member today: kidney.org/membership

We’re thrilled to announce NKF's 2026 Award recipients! 🏆 Each have made a lasting impact on kidney health and patient outcomes. Explore the full list of honorees here: bit.ly/3VincvA Be part of the celebration at SCM26 - registration opens October 2025!

🩺 Expand your expertise in kidney care! 📚 Free for members ✨ Expert-led, timely education 👉 cme.kidney.org

✨ Fresh perspectives on localized renal masses—the first Core Curriculum update since 2016! Nephrology, urology & pathology working together to preserve kidney function. 🎧 Listen here: www.kidney.org/podcasts/kid...

🤝 Together, we move kidney care forward. Submit your abstract to #NKFClinicals and be part of the conversation shaping the future. Deadline: December 2 @ 11:59pm ET Learn More: www.kidney.org/spring-clini...

🤝 Together, we move kidney care forward. Submit your abstract to #NKFClinicals and be part of the conversation shaping the future. Deadline: December 2 @ 11:59pm ET Learn More: www.kidney.org/spring-clini...

🔊 Vascular access is the lifeline of home hemodialysis—and often the biggest challenge. Join Dr. Nupur Gupta, Dr. Vandana Dua Niyyar, Cheryl Cress, RN, and patient-care partner duo Jane & Joe DeMeis 🎧 CE Credit Available: bit.ly/3DamjQ9

🚦 New CE course alert! Get a comprehensive overview of the kidney transplant journey—from evaluation to living donor vs. waitlist transplants. 🧠 Build your knowledge 📋 Support your patients 🎧 Start learning: bit.ly/42yd3i9

🩺 Nearly a decade later—the Core Curriculum on localized renal masses gets a refresh! Drs. Susie Hu & Anthony Chang join Kidney Commute: Pitstop to break it down. 🎧 Tune in: www.kidney.org/podcasts/kid...

The future of kidney care starts with your research. 🔬 Submit your abstract for consideration at #NKFClinicals SCM26 - where science, collaboration, and innovation meet. Deadline: December 2 @ 11:59pm ET See the details: www.kidney.org/spring-clini...

🚨 New courses just dropped! Stay ahead in kidney care with our latest releases in the PERC. 🩺 Pain Management 🧬 ADPKD Guidelines 💜 Cardio-Kidney Connections 🌱 Living Kidney Donation Mentorship 🧡 FREE for NKF Professional Members 🔗 cme.kidney.org

Your work matters. Your voice matters. 🧡 Submit your abstract to SCM26 #NKFClinicals and contribute to improving the lives of people with #kidneydisease. 📅 Deadline: December 2 @ 11:59pm ET 🔗 www.kidney.org/spring-clini...

✨ New for Nephrology Professionals! The Kidney Commute podcast brings you the latest AJKD Core Curriculum on ADPKD. Expert perspectives + practical strategies = better patient outcomes. Don’t miss it! 🚑🎧 www.kidney.org/podcasts/kid...

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📢 First update since 2016! Catch the latest #AJKD Core Curriculum on localized renal masses. 🎧 Hear from Drs. Susie Hu & Anthony Chang on the nephrologist’s role in care. 👉 Listen now: www.kidney.org/podcasts/kid...

🚦 Kidney Commute Pitstop just hit 50,000+ downloads! 🥳 Huge THANK YOU to our amazing hosts & panelists for bringing each episode to life with passion & expertise. 💙 Powered by YOU—our incredible community advancing kidney care. 🩺💪 🎧 Listen: www.kidney.org/podcasts/kid...

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