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*Joint meeting with International Society of Nephrology (ISN)
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Kuratorium der Gesellschaft für Nephrologie. Scholarships for Training in Clinical Nephrology for Junior Nephrologists from Eastern Europe
The Kuratorium der Gesellschaft für Nephrologie is prepared to support for the year 2001 and 2002 a total of 12 scholarships for junior nephrologists (<40 years of age) from eastern Europe. The purpose of such scholarships is to provide training for up to 6 weeks in basic or applied nephrology in leading departments in Germany, Switzerland and Austria. Support for travel and accommodation expenses of up to DM 2.500 will be provided.
The application (max. 3 pages) should include: curriculum vitae; description of main clinical and scientific activities, fields of major interest for training (clinical nephrology, hypertension, uraemic bone disease, immunotherapy, haemo/peritoneal dialysis, transplantation). Knowledge of English or German language is a prerequisite.
Applications should be sent to: Kuratorium der Gesellschaft für Nephrologie, c/o Prof. Dr C. Wanner, Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, University Clinic, Josef-Schneider-Str. 2, D-97080 Würzburg, Germany. Fax: +49 931 201 3502; e-mail: c.wanner{at}medizin.uni\|[hyphen]\|wuerzburg.de
The decision will be made by a commission.
The Bernd Tersteegen Award 2002
The Deutsche Dialysegesellschaft niedergelassener Ärzte e. V. (DDnÄ: the German Society of nephrologists in private practices) wishes to announce the Bernd Tersteegen Award of 2002.
Sponsored by Hoffmann La Roche AG (Grenzach-Wyhlen/Germany) there is an annual award of 15 000 DM for the winning entry.
The award may be shared, but will normally be focused upon one successful applicant. The award is open to physicians in laboratories, scientists or graduate engineers. Applicants could be engaged in any of the following: kidney failure and renal therapy in the clinic, surgery or research. Only original scientific articles either published between 2001 and 2002 or as yet still unpublished are acceptable and should be written in German or English. Wholly unacceptable are reviews, dissertations, university lecturing qualification papers and work already entered in other competitions. If the work participation be plural, the group should be represented by one speaker. However, all pertinent participants should be listed. Further, a short curriculum vitae and a list of publications to date should be enclosed.
All written work (five copies) should be supplied by 15 July 2002 to: Deutsche Dialysegesellschaft niedergelassener Ärzte e. V., Dr med. Werner Kleophas, President, Postfach 132304, D-42050 Wuppertal, Germany.
The award will be made during the annual meeting of the DDnÄ on 9 November 2002 in Mannheim.
International Society for Hemodialysis
The International Society for Hemodialysis (ISHD), patterned after the International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis (ISPD), has recently been formed to foster haemodialysis-related educational, research and patient-care activities. The society will have its own scientific journal and educational web-site.
Those interested in joining the ISHD or obtaining more information, please contact: Twardowskiz{at}health.missouri.edu or Todd.Ing{at}med.va.gov
International Conference on Dialysis V Advances in ESRD 2003 2931 January 2003, Fountainbleau Hilton in Miami, Florida
This annual meeting continues to emphasize new developments and technology in the field of chronic kidney disease. The meeting has been endorsed by the American Society of Nephrology, the International Society of Nephrology and the Renal Physicians Association. For program topics, details and registration and travel forms, please visit www.renalresearch.com/html/conferences.htm. Any further questions, please email scevallos{at}rriny.com
World Congress of Nephrology 812 June 2003, Berlin, Germany
This congress is jointly organized by the European Renal Association and the International Society of Nephrology, in co-operation with the European Society of Paediatric Nephrology, the Gesellschaft für Nephrologie and the Deutsche Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Klinische Nephrologie.
For information, please visit the website at www.nephrology-2003.org
Commission for the History of Nephrology Funding Opportunities
Student scholarships
Four scholarships of $500 each are available for competition by students wishing to embark upon short studies on the history of nephrology. Applications should include the name of supervisor and a brief description of the project.
MSc in the History of Nephrology
The Wellcome Institute for the History of Medicine offers a one year MSc course and would consider favourably applications from students and members of the ISN.
MD degree in History of Nephrology for UK medical graduates
The Wellcome Institute for the History of Medicine has a support scheme for medically qualified individuals who wish to obtain a higher degree in the History of Medicine. This is usually a two year period of study culminating in the submission of a thesis. Appropriate supervisors would be suggested.
PhD studentships in the History of Nephrology
The Wellcome Institute for the History of Medicine would look favourably upon suitable candidates who wish to apply for 3 years of funding to support studies towards a PhD.
For further information on the above, please write with details to: Professor L. G. Fine, Chairman, Commission on the History of Nephrology, UCL Medical School, Department of Medicine, 5 University Street, London WC1E 6JJ, UK. Fax: +44 171 209 6211.