Ensuring that kidney patients receive the best possible care is a top priority for National Kidney Foundation (NKF). Through its Programs for Health Professionals, the Foundation provides a wide range of educational opportunities to physicians and allied medical professionals, facilitating the dissemination of relevant medical knowledge, the latest in research and information about innovative new therapies. Among the NKF's Programs for Medical Professionals are:

• Medical Advisory Board (MAB) Membership, the MAB is the medical arm of the NKF and its committees play an important role in shaping the Foundation's programs. For more information on the MAB, its committees and membership benefits, please click the link to the left.
   
• CME and Non-CME Accredited Educational Programs, including annual medical symposia, CME Dinner Events, Case Presentation Programs and other educational opportunities offered throughout the region. For more information, click the Upcoming Professional Programs link to the left.
   
• Programs for Social Workers, including membership in the Clinical Nephrology Social Workers (CNSW) professional organization and access to NKF programs facilitated by social workers, such as medical ID jewelry, Patient Assistance and Scholarships, among others. For more information, click the Social Workers link to the left.
   
• Programs for Dieticians, including membership in the Council of Renal Nutrition (CRN) professional organization, volunteer opportunities, educational resources and professional resources. For more information, click the Dieticians link to the left.
   
• Programs for Nurses and Technicians, including membership in professional organizations, volunteer opportunities, educational and professional resources. For more information, click the Nurses and Technicians link to the left.
   
• Research, including funding opportunities for basic science and clinical research, fellowships and other opportunities. For more information, click the Research link below.

Click on the link below for more information on:

• Medical Advisory Board
• Upcoming Professional Programs
• Social Workers
• Dieticians
• Nurses and Technicians
• Research

For more information on all these program areas, please contact Robert Griffin, Director of Professional Programs, at 415.543.3303 x 108 or robert.griffin@kidney.org.