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.
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 Travel for SCM25!
Reserve Through the NKF Hotel Block
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.
- Sheraton Boston Hotel ($286+/night)
Click Here to Book! - Boston Marriott Copley Place ($303+/night)
Click Here to Book! - The Westin Copley Place Boston ($325+/night)
Click Here to Book!
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.
Book Your United Airlines Flight - with a discount!
We're excited to partner with United Airlines for air travel to SCM25.
- Use the discount code, ZQRV561514, at checkout for a discounted rate!
- MileagePlus members earn valuable miles for their travel when using the discount code.
You may also call United Meetings Reservation Desk Monday – Friday at (800) 426-1122 for booking assistance.
Booking fees are waived for SCM related reservations.
International customers may contact their local United Reservation Desk.
SCM24 By the Numbers
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
"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
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