Honor Your Colleague

Honoring Dr. John D. Mahan
February 9, 2026

We are proud to announce the John D. Mahan Honorary Travel Award, established to recognize and celebrate Dr. Mahan’s lasting contributions to pediatric nephrology, medical education, and trainee mentorship. Over the course of his career in Columbus, Dr. Mahan served as Division Chief of Pediatric Nephrology at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, long-standing…

Honoring Dr. Warshaw
February 9, 2026

Dear Dr. Warshaw, We are so grateful to have met you as budding nephrology fellows. Thank you for all you have done for us as a program director. We miss rounding with you, calling you for advice, and chatting about life during those semi-annual reviews. Enjoy your retirement party and happy…

Honoring Dr. Blanche Chavers
December 14, 2025

This donation is in recognition of Dr. Blanche Chavers and her years of service to the Division of Pediatric Nephrology at the University of Minnesota. She has been a mentor for me personally and to countless fellows and faculty over the years. Michelle Rheault, MD

Honoring Dr. Barry Warshaw
November 8, 2025

I am honoring Barry Warshaw with resident travel grants in his name. This is appropriate given Barry’s incredible dedication to teaching. He has had pivotal roles in our residency program and started our fellowship program at Emory almost 20 years ago. Barry is also the founder of pediatric nephrology in…

Honoring Dr. Marcela Del Rio
August 15, 2025

We are honored to submit a contribution in recognition of Dr. Marcela Del Rio for the APSN Honor Your Colleague Initiative. Dr. Del Rio is an exceptional pediatric nephrologist whose clinical excellence, deep compassion for her patients, and dedication to mentoring the next generation have left a lasting impact on…