Professional Events: Controversies in Nephrology
make a statement
get ready to speak up
Stretch your mind at Controversies in Nephrology, an evening of thoughtful and lively debate focused on examining the questions central to kidney disease. Groups of nephrology fellows representing Chicago’s academic medical centers will field questions, engage in a few bouts of friendly competition, and challenge one another to think critically about patient care, physical health, and research. Whether or not you are part of a team, all attendees are encouraged to participate in the conversation.
For More Information
Please contact Rachel DePauw
email: rdepauw@nkfi.org | phone: (312) 321-1500
Controversies in Nephrology will be
an in-person event this year. PROGRAM
April 30, 2026
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
LOCATION
Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark St
Chicago, IL
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details & debate topics
what's on the agenda
TOPIC #1:
Hemodiafiltration (HDF) should be implemented as the standard of care across the United States
PRO: Rush University
Fellows
Mentors
vs.
CON: Northwestern University
Fellows
Mentors
TOPIC #2:
Plant-based diets are a safe and effective way to delay CKD progression in patients with CKD stages 3 and 4
PRO: University of Illinois at Chicago
Fellows
Mentors
vs.
CON: Loyola University
Fellows
Mentors
AGENDA
6:00 - 6:30 PM Registration, Visit Exhibitors, and Cocktail Reception
6:30 PM Dinner Begins
6:45 PM Welcome Reception
Rachel DePauw | National Kidney Foundation of Illinois
Dr. Benjamin Ko | Professional Advisory Board Chair
6:50 PM Introduction of Debate Moderators
Dr. Benjamin Ko | Professional Advisory Board Chair
6:55 PM Judges and Debates Introduction/ Debates Begin
7:40 - 7:55 PM Break/ Visit Exhibitor
Debates Continue
8:40 PM - 9:00 PM Closing Remarks
Winners Announced
program sponsors
you make the difference
The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois is able to offer professional development programming, conduct educational seminars, and support research with the help of our passionate supporters, and a remarkable team of dedicated sponsors. Interested in sponsoring this event? Contact Rachel DePauw at rdepauw@nkfi.org or 312-321-1500.
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