What does ASPN mean in PEDIATRIC

The main goal of ASPN is to advance pediatric nephrology as a science and discipline through research, practice, and education. This includes providing optimal care to children with kidney diseases as well as improving collaboration among clinicians, researchers, and educators in this field.

Membership in ASPN is open to anyone involved in pediatrics or academia related to pediatric nephrology including physicians, fellows, trainees, nurses, medical technologists, scientists and those working in allied health fields. To join simply complete an application form on the organization's website.

Yes! Members receive free access to the official journal “Pediatric Nephrology” as well as discounts for other publications from Springer Nature publishing group. Additionally members can apply for educational grants for conferences or activities related to pediatric nephrology.

In addition the organization offers information on clinical consensus statements and organizes events including their annual meeting which brings together physicians, scientists and others interested in pediatric nephrology from around the world. These events provides leadership development opportunities as well as continuing medical education coursework.

Yes! Members have access networking opportunities online through social media groups or listservs that allow exchange of information among colleagues around the globe. They also have access to current trends within this field through newsletters published by ASPN.