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Thank you to the more than 120 providers who joined the 2011 Scientific Advisory Board of the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois, the largest membership to date! The SAB provides medical leadership and expertise to the foundation. The activities of the SAB are overseen by an executive committee that assists in the planning of educational programs and the Research Review Committee.
In 2011, the SAB lead a committee of physicians who provided seven live presentations and two webinars to mainly primary care audiences on early detection and management of diabetic kidney disease. The program received significant positive feedback and praise from participants. This program was made possible through a grant that was awarded in 2009 from the Illinois Department of Public Health, Diabetes Prevention and Control Program and was completed in March 2011. Additionally, on Thursday, May 19th the Scientific Advisory Board and Chair, Jim Lash, MD, hosted the 4th annual Controversies in Nephrology which is an educational program for nephrology and transplant professionals. This friendly competition brought two controversial issues to the forefront and provided a forum for them to be debated and discussed. This year’s topics included:
- Debate 1: “Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) should replace cyclophosphamide as induction therapy for proliferative lupus nephritis.” This topic brought on interesting discussion with the University of Chicago Fellow’s debate team prevailing to win the argument that MMF should replace cyclophosphamine. Debate 2: “Peritoneal Dialysis is the treatment of choice compared to In-Center Hemodialysis for a patient starting chronic
renal replacement therapy.” had Northewestern University prevailing in arguing that Peritoneal Dialysis is the treatment of choice for renal replacement therapy.
Have suggestions for 2012 debate topics? If so, please email Nicole Sisen at nsisen@nkfi.org.
Membership for 2012!
This year, as a member of the Scientific Advisory Board, you will have the opportunity to attend the Annual Meeting of the SAB that will be held in conjunction with the 5th Annual Controversies in Nephrology debates on Thursday, May 17 at Maggiano’s Little Italy Chicago. The annual meeting will convene just prior to the debates to update members on the activities of the SAB and the NKFI.
In addition, for a membership fee of $100, you will receive the following benefits:
- Your name will be displayed on the NKFI Scientific Advisory Board letterhead
- Your name will be listed on the NKFI website (with your permission), which thousands access on a regular basis
- You will be included on the NKFI physician list, which is available upon request to patients.
- FREE attendance to Controversies in Nephrology Debates
- Networking opportunities with colleagues in both nephrology and transplant fields
- Opportunities to assist in planning educational seminars and speak to primary care providers; provide results consultation at prevention screenings; and further make a difference in the lives of those who are at-risk for chronic kidney disease.
Again in 2012, free membership will be available to all fellows as well as to nephrologists who are just beginning their practices in Illinois.
To join the 2012 SAB, please click here to pay and register securely online (not available for Fellows, Residents or Medical Students). Or click on the applicable form below to pay and register via fax (312.321.1505) or mail to the NKFI.
2012 SAB Membership Form
2012 SAB Membership Form for Fellows, Residents and Students
SAB Bylaws
I hope you will choose to play an active role in the NKFI by becoming a member of the 2012 Scientific Advisory Board. Please return the application by January 31, 2012.
James P. Lash, MD
Chair, NKFI Scientific Advisory Board
For questions, please contact Nicole Sisen at nsisen@nkfi.org or 312-321-1500, ext. 246.
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