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Optimal care for all children with kidney disease

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IPNA Mission Our mission is to lead the global efforts to enhance the care for all children with kidney disease through advocacy, education, training and research.

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Membership

IPNA Membership provides resources to improve the care of children with renal disease all over the world.

The International Pediatric Nephrology Association includes over 1,800 members from 113 countries.

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Programs IPNA supports clinical education worldwide

Many opportunities exist to teach and learn how to improve kidney health in children all over the world.

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IPNA Junior Master Classes

IPNA Junior Master Classes provides advanced teaching in pediatric nephrology in collaboration with Regional Societies.

IPNA Junior Classes
Fellowship Program

IPNA offers fellowships to pediatricians that are geographically isolated from pediatric nephrology training centers.

Fellowship Program
Teaching Courses

Teaching courses are taught by a group of 3-5 internationally renowned Pediatric Nephrologists with outstanding teaching credentials.

Teaching Courses
IPNA Journal Club

Follow IPNA Journal Club on Twitter under @ipnajc for the latest news and journal club topic reveals and discussions.

IPNA Journal Club
Registry

The IPNA Global Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) Registry was developed to increase the quantity and the quality of information on pediatric ESRD and RRT around the world.

Registry
IPNA Sister Program

Linking developing pediatric renal units in less well resourced regions (Emerging Centres) to experienced pediatric renal units in well resourced regions (Supporting Centres) on a 1 to 1 basis.

IPNA Sister Program
IPNA Curriculum

We would like to draw your attention to the new project – IPNA Curriculum – accessible to all active IPNA Members.

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Mission
Harmonizing Pediatric Nephrology training around the globe by identifying and disseminating best practice standards in training and assessment, highlighting regional needs and facilitating exchange and networking of new generations of global Pediatric Nephrologists.

The aim
Create a globally accessible educational platform with a unified structure for Pediatric Nephrology training, providing standardized learning resources, best practice guidelines, and opportunities for knowledge exchange to support the development of future Pediatric Nephrologists worldwide. With this unified approach, we aim to support the development of well-rounded Pediatric Nephrologists, foster a global community of learners, and set a consistent standard for excellence in training worldwide.

How does it work
Our platform provides every member of IPNA with exclusive access to a comprehensive library of Teaching Modules. Each module is thoughtfully designed to align with a specific chapter from the IPNA Global Syllabus, ensuring a cohesive and structured learning experience.
These modules offer a blend of essential knowledge, interactive learning materials, and practical insights tailored to the core competencies required in Pediatric Nephrology. Members can learn at their own pace, revisit key concepts, and track their progress as they advance through the syllabus.

IPNA in numbers

IPNA’s work is crucial to improving the health of children’s kidney health everywhere. Here are some examples of of the great work happening internationally.

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Teaching Courses held worldwide, fostering education in pediatric nephrology
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Fellows Trained
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Emerging & Supporting Units paired via the Sisters Renal Centres Program
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Continents hosting Junior Master Classes since 2014
Events Webinars
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