Spring Clinical Meetings

The Spring Clinical Meetings (SCM) is NKF's premiere educational event designed for the interprofessional kidney health team. SCM presents a unique opportunity for busy renal health care professionals to explore innovation, research, and best clinical practice within nephrology.

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SCM25 at a Glance

SCM25 will take place in Boston, MA with pre-conference courses on April 9 and the main conference running from April 10 to 13, 2025. 

  • NKF offers two types of registration: SCM In-Person + On-Demand and SCM On-Demand Only.
  • On-Demand registrants will have access to meeting content through May 29, 2025.
  • Abstract submissions open August 30, 2024 and close December 2, 2024.
  • Registration for SCM25 is now live, with an opportunity for early-bird registration.

NKF Spring Clinical Meetings Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Identify advances in clinical and translational research and healthcare delivery that will impact the care of patients with kidney disease.
  • Integrate best practices in diagnosis and treatment for acute and chronic kidney diseases, kidney failure, kidney transplantation and replacement therapies, hypertension, and electrolyte and other kidney-related disorders.
  • Enhance skills of the interprofessional team, including trainees and new professionals to nephrology, to improve the lives of patients with kidney disease.
  • Develop competency in recognizing and mitigating health disparities in the care of patients with kidney disease, including considerations for social determinants of health and access to resources.

Book your hotel for SCM25 now!

Choose from a range of hotels to suit your needs, all conveniently located near the John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center. The deadline for reserving through the NKF hotel block is March 7, 2025. 

Please be aware that unauthorized companies may attempt to contact our attendees and exhibitors, offering to assist with accommodation arrangements. These companies are not affiliated with our organization, and their communications are often fraudulent. For your security, please remember that the only legitimate way to register and book accommodations is directly through our official website. If you have any questions, please contact carine.desroches@kidney.org.

SCM24 By the Numbers

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Attendees

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Educational Sessions

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Faculty

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Exhibit Booths

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Accepted Abstracts

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Total Credits Awarded

Hear from our Attendees

"I count on these meetings as my 1st choice for staying on top of everything I need to know to stay current in the renal space - and I am never disappointed!"

"I’m more confident with patient education, especially with health literacy and cultural considerations."

"I was surprised by and learned something new at each session and found they were inclusive to a variety of disciplines and while scientific and evidence based were also surprisingly easy to relate to and understand."

"I’m more excited, more engaged, more committed, and will push my team to do better to individually treat our patients."

Future SCM Dates

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SCM26

May 6-10, 2026
New Orleans, LA

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SCM27

May 11–15, 2027
Orlando, FL

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SCM28

April 5-9, 2028
Boston, MA

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SCM29

April 10-14, 2029
Denver, CO

*New location*