ROCKVILLE, Md.—The American Kidney Fund (AKF) announced today that the organization is now accepting applications for its Clinical Scientist in Nephrology (CSN) Program for the 2011-2012 academic year.
CSN fellows conduct prevention and outcomes research and receive advanced training in skills such as medical ethics, biostatistics and epidemiology.
The goal of the American Kidney Fund’s CSN Program is to improve the quality of care provided to kidney patients and to promote clinical research in nephrology. This goal is achieved by enhancing the training of nephrologists who desire to pursue an academic career and whose primary professional commitment is to scholarship in the provision of patient care.
The American Kidney Fund’s Clinical Scientist in Nephrology (CSN) Program is made possible by contributions from Amgen and Genzyme.
“We look forward to this time each year, as we are able to identify and support some of our country’s best and brightest scholars serving the renal community,” said LaVarne A. Burton, president and CEO of the American Kidney Fund. “Applicants for this program can rest assured that, if chosen, they are joining a rich legacy of dedication and achievement in serving patients.”
All application materials for the 2011-2012 academic year must be submitted on or before Dec. 1, 2010. To download an application, or for more information, click HERE.
The American Kidney Fund is a leader in providing health education to people with or at risk for kidney disease. In 2009, the American Kidney Fund provided nearly $155 million in treatment-related financial assistance to more than 87,000 dialysis patients nationwide.
Source: AKF
