(function(w,d,s,l,i){w[l]=w[l]||[];w[l].push({'gtm.start': new Date().getTime(),event:'gtm.js'});var f=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0], j=d.createElement(s),dl=l!='dataLayer'?'&l='+l:'';j.async=true;j.src= 'https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id='+i+dl;f.parentNode.insertBefore(j,f); })(window,document,'script','dataLayer','GTM-5B758VC'); window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-2J0EX6V8BQ');

GREAT CARE FOR LITTLE KIDNEYS. EVERYWHERE.

IPNA Online – International Pediatric Nephrology Association

Optimal care for all children with kidney disease

Share our vision and join IPNA today.
Join or Renew membership
Join IPNA in 2026

Optimal care for all children with kidney disease

Read about our latest developments and updates from the IPNA community.
Latest news
International Childhood cancer day, cancer awareness for children, children cancer day, children tumour cancer, lungs cancer , kidney cancer

Optimal care for all children with kidney disease

See you in Kyoto at the 21st IPNA Congress.
IPNA 2027
Pagoda with sky and cherry blossoms on the background.
Previous
Next

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.

About us

IPNA announces 50 for 50 Campaign to secure the future. Fifty donor funds are being established to benefit programs long term.

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.

membership_cropped@2x

Programs IPNA supports clinical education worldwide

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

View all
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.

Access the IPNA Curriculum

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.

300
Teaching Courses held worldwide, fostering education in pediatric nephrology
300
Fellows Trained
15
Emerging & Supporting Units paired via the Sisters Renal Centres Program
4
Continents hosting Junior Master Classes since 2014
Events Webinars
View all
Kyoto_twitter
Event March 9 – 13, 2027
21st Congress of the International Pediatric Nephrology Association (IPNA)
Register
Event November 14- 15, 2025
IPNA Teaching course: “Congenital and genetic kidney diseases in children””
Register
Event November 6- 7, 2025
IPNA Teaching Course: 5th Practical Course on Kidney Disease in Children “Managing Children with Kidney Disease – A Practical Approach”
Register
Event October 24-25, 2025
UPDATE COURSE ON HEREDITARY KIDNEY DISEASES in Pediatrics “IPNA Teaching Course” Medellín, Colombia 2025
Register
Event October 20-22, 2025
Nephrology In The Clouds: A Primer in Pediatric Kidney Care
Register
ESPN_2025_new_ed
Event October 15 – 18, 2025
57th ESPN Annual Meeting
Register
1000908701
Event October 4-5, 2025
PHOENIX 3.0–IPNA TEACHING COURSE IN PEDIATRIC NEPHROLOGY
Register
IPTA 2025
Event September 18 -21, 2025
 13th Congress of IPTA
Register
Event August 29-30, 2025
IPNA Teaching course: 7th Annual Pediatric Nephrology Conclave
Register
Event June 14, 2025
IPNA Teaching course: From Base Pairs To Better Care: Integrating Genetics Into Everyday Practice
Register
Event April 25-26, 2025
Pediatric Nephrology- An Update Series IV
Register
Event April 23-25, 2025
Nephro-Urology Course
Register
image
Event April 9-May 3, 2025
A Pediatric Nephrology Symposium on Chronic Kidney Disease
Register
Screenshot 2025-03-18 173931
Event April 8, 2025
Master course in Paediatric Nephrology Universitat Rovira i Virgili-Spanish Pediatric Nephrology Association
Register
Výstřižek
Event March 21-23
MIAMI PEDIATRIC NEPHROLOGY SEMINAR 2025
Register
Previous
Next
IPNA App is here.
🎉

IPNA App is here.

We’re happy to announce that you can download our free app from now on.

Go to IPNA Foundation