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American Kidney Fund Announces Call for Applications for 2011-2012 Clinical Scientist in Nephrology Scholars

Rockville, MD (Aug. 3, 2010) - The American Kidney Fund (AKF) is now accepting applications for its Clinical Scientist in Nephrology (CSN) Program for the 2011-2012 academic year.  CSN fellows conduct prevention and outcomes research and receive advanced training in essential skills such as medical ethics, biostatistics and epidemiology.

The goal of the American Kidney Fund’s CSN Program is to improve the quality of care provided to kidney patients and to promote clinical research in nephrology. This goal is achieved by enhancing the training of nephrologists who desire to pursue an academic career and whose primary professional commitment is to scholarship in the provision of patient care. The American Kidney Fund’s Clinical Scientist in Nephrology (CSN) Program is made possible by generous contributions from Amgen and Genzyme.

“We look forward to this time each year, as we are able to identify and support some of our country’s best and brightest scholars serving the renal community,” said LaVarne A. Burton, President and CEO of the American Kidney Fund. “Applicants for this program can rest assured that, if chosen, they are joining a rich legacy of dedication and achievement in serving patients.”

All application materials for the 2011-2012 academic year must be submitted on or before December 1, 2010. To download an application, or for more information, visit www.kidneyfund.org/professionals.

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About the American Kidney Fund
The American Kidney Fund is the nation’s No. 1 source of treatment-related financial assistance to kidney patients and a leader in providing health education to people with or at risk for kidney disease.  In 2009, the American Kidney Fund provided nearly $155 million in treatment-related financial assistance to more than 87,000 dialysis patients nationwide.  The American Kidney Fund reaches tens of thousands of individuals each year with information about kidney health; operates a kidney disease screening program in high-risk communities; and maintains a toll-free HelpLine (866-300-2900) which provides education about kidney disease. The American Kidney Fund is a seven-time recipient of the highest “Four Star” rating from Charity Navigator; holds an A+ rating from the American Institute of Philanthropy; adheres to the National Health Council Standards of Excellence; and is a member of the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance. For more information, visit www.kidneyfund.org.