Was honored to edit this issue of @ackdonline with my good friend @ssfarouk. Thanks to @CharuThakar for the invitation

The focus is on the adult #NephWorkForce & theis coming together

11 articles/2 editorials covering a wide range

#NephForward

https://www.renalfellow.org/the-nephrology-workforce/

First- editorial from @ssfarouk & I

overview/highlight issue

Workforce Overview
Training
IMGs
Research
Clinician Educator
Sub-Specialization
Critical Care
Transplant
Interventional
Palliative Care
Private Practice

https://www.ackdjournal.org/article/S1548-5595(20)30132-4/fulltext

. @ackdonline Editor-in-Chief @CharuThakar provides view on how educational value needs to change

we need to "pass on the torch of not just knowledge but of educational responsibility toward the next generation of trainees"

#NephForward #NephWorkForce

https://www.ackdjournal.org/article/S1548-5595(20)30132-4/fulltext

1/ @EleanorLederer /Jonathan Lebowitz provide overview

Challenges
Subspecialty expertise
Diversity
Gender Equity
Innovation and Support

VA by @sophia_kidney

https://www.ackdjournal.org/article/S1548-5595(20)30116-6/fulltext

Nephrology training from med school and beyond is reviewed by

@aishaikh @nephralee @devimol @kirkcampbell

VA by @CRRTiff

https://www.ackdjournal.org/article/S1548-5595(20)30075-6/fulltext

IMGs form the backbone of nephrology and many challenges exist

@javo_neyra @NephrodisiacMD and @SilviaFerre_it provide a guide for both trainees and programs

listen to the podcast here with @NatashaNDave https://nationalkidneyfoundation.podbean.com/e/episode-20-international-medical-graduates-in-nephrology-a-guide-for-trainees-and-programs/

https://www.ackdjournal.org/article/S1548-5595(20)30067-7/fulltext VA by @priti899

In order for innovation to occur. We must ensure a pipeline of researchers

@anupamuab and Sunil Rangarajan review the current state, opportunities, and future of research in nephrology

https://www.ackdjournal.org/article/S1548-5595(20)30073-2/fulltext VA by @CTeodosiu

The Clinician Educator Pathway is unique and provides an important role in the future of nephrology

@John_K_Roberts @anna_burgner and @Maximal_Change review the pathway, discuss opportunities, and strategies for success

VA by @sophia_kidney

https://www.ackdjournal.org/article/S1548-5595(20)30068-9/fulltext

Many emerging area of sub specialization exist and @mala_sachdeva @NephroShah Harpreet Singh @DMalieckal @RangaswJ and @kdjhaveri review each of these

https://www.ackdjournal.org/article/S1548-5595(20)30066-5/fulltext

VA by @priti899

Critical care nephrology is becoming more popular as a career choice.

@AmandaDZeidman @keepingitrenal @criticalbeansmd @luck_urine Lenar Yessayan

VA by @CRRTiff

https://www.ackdjournal.org/article/S1548-5595(20)30110-5/fulltext

kidney transplant is the most developed subspecialty in nephrology with many programs

@KidneyBea_n @SamiAlasfar @SweeLevea @Priyasinghbmc Alexander Wiseman all review the current state and future

VA by @whatsthegfr

https://www.ackdjournal.org/article/S1548-5595(20)30069-0/fulltext

Interventional nephrology workforce continues to grow. @vandyniyyar and Geathard Beathard review opportunities and challenges

VA by @deniise_am

https://www.ackdjournal.org/article/S1548-5595(20)30077-X/fulltext

Palliative Care in Nephrology: The Work and the Workforce

@SammyG @JaneSchell11 and @AmakaEMD provide a great review of this important topic

VA by @deniise_am

https://www.ackdjournal.org/article/S1548-5595(20)30042-2/fulltext

most nephrologists in the US are actually in private practice. Recently renewed focus has been placed upon ensuring fellows are prepared

@drirfanagha @yogilonestar @DiMiRenalMD @SamirNangia @NBLUniv

VA by @CTeodosiu

https://www.ackdjournal.org/article/S1548-5595(20)30120-8/fulltext

Thanks to all of the reviewer for helping @ssfarouk and I go through and provide feedback each of these articles

@NatashaNDave @ElinorMannon @NephroShah @AnnaGaddy helped to build these searchable tables for programs that offer extra years of fellowship https://www.renalfellow.org/so-you-want-to-be-a-super-fellow/

We are very enthusiastic for the future of nephrology and hope all can see how bright it is

#NephForward

#NephWorkForce

https://www.renalfellow.org/the-nephrology-workforce/