Today, the ABP announced approval of a competency-based training model approach using entrustable professional activities (EPAs) in two-year clinically oriented fellowship programs. Read more about it here: Ensuring Readiness for Practice: Advancing Competency-Based Subspecialty Training | The American Board of Pediatrics ASPN has had a dedicated group working since Summer 2025…
Dr. L. Leighton Hill passed away peacefully in the company of his family and loved ones on March 24, 2026. A graduate of Slidell Louisiana High School, where he was captain of his football team, Dr Hill led them to two state football championships. He was president of his high…
The American Society of Pediatric Nephrology (ASPN) invites applications for the John E. Lewy Foundation Advocacy Scholars Program. This prestigious program aims to develop the next generation of leaders in public policy and advocacy for children with kidney disease. Eligibility: ASPN members in good standing with a demonstrated interest in…
I’m well into my first year as a JELF Scholar and I’m doing all that I can to make the most of this opportunity! I’m fresh off my very first in-person Hill Day experience at the U.S. Capitol, where I met with congressional offices from Georgia and North Carolina to…
ASPN Member of the Month is highlighting Dr. Nina Mann. Dr. Mann is being recognized for her impactful research in kidney genetics and her leadership within the nephrology community, particularly in the area of clinical genetic testing for kidney disease. She also serves as Co-Chair of the ASPN Kidney Genetics…
We are proud to highlight ASPN Fellows who will be presenting their work at the PAS 2026 Meeting. These posters showcase innovative research and contributions in pediatric nephrology. We encourage all attendees to visit their posters, engage with the presenters, and support the next generation of academic pediatric leaders. Fellows…
We are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 ASPN Awards, recognizing outstanding contributions and achievements within our field. Please join us in congratulating this year’s award winners for their remarkable accomplishments and commitment to excellence. We also extend our congratulations to our council member for receiving the AAP…
In this episode, Dr. Jason Misurac and Dr. Amirtha Chinnadurai are joined by Dr. Michael Somers, Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School and pediatric nephrologist at Boston Children’s Hospital, to discuss his real-world approach to steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome. This concise, practice-focused conversation covers: • Defining SRNS • Selecting and…
I am excited to join the JELF Advocacy Scholars Program this year. Current policy shifts have reinforced my belief that our responsibility to the care of children necessarily extends beyond the hospital walls. As faculty at the nation’s oldest public hospital, clinical practice has long informed my interest in advocacy…
The American Society of Pediatric Nephrology (ASPN) applauds Chair Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Ranking Member Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee for advancing S. 1552, the Living Donor Protection Act (LDPA) as part of the committee mark-up on Thursday, February 26. This bipartisan legislation…
