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April 03, 2025

About the Canadian Association of Paediatric Nephrologists (CAPN)

CAPN is the organization for Canadian medical professionals trained in child and adolescent kidney disease diagnosis and management. We advance knowledge through participation in research studies. We educate through training programs accredited by the Royal College of Physicians of Canada. We advocate for the best clinical practices to treat patients with conditions of the kidneys and urinary tract, enabling them to reach their full potential. We are the Canadian Association of Paediatric Nephrologists. (Photo credit Kyle Pearce "Inukshuk Sunset", https://flic.kr/p/4D4wZv) Creative Commons License.

Canadian research in paediatric nephrology

Canadian pediatric nephrology researchers are world leaders in the investigation of the basic and clinical sciences involving childhood kidney diseases.

National pediatric nephology collaboration

CAPN is working throughout the year to develop initiatives that serve our community. We meet twice a year to discuss scientific, clinical, educational and advocacy issues that are important to the patients we help.

HEALTH RESOURCES

Supporting clinical excellence in the care of Canadian children with kidney disease.

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KIDNEY RESEARCH

Working to advance knowledge of kidney disease and health through clinical and basic science.

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TRAINING

Supporting Canadian Paediatric Nephrology Trainees through education, research and advocacy.

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News and updates

 

Current Job postings for an Academic Paediatric Nephrologist in Canada

(see job board for more details under "trainees tab")

1) University of Calgary - Clinician Primary Researcher, Paediatric Nephrology (posted March 17, 2025; deadline March 28, 2025)

https://careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/15697559-clinician-primary-researcher-paediatric-nephrology-department-of-paediatrics-cumming-school-of-medicine

2) Western University - Paediatric Nephrology Clinical Academic Position (posted Nov 3, 2024; reviews to start on March 1, 2025)

https://www.uwo.ca/facultyrelations/careers/pdf/AD.Schulich.Paediatrics--Nephrology-2024.pdf

 

Information about the Toronto Complement Conference 2024! (posted 08-30-24) 

 

Paediatric Nephrology Resident Handbook!

 

Statement from the Canadian Association of Paediatric Nephrologists on recent issues of racism

 

White paper on "Improving paediatric medications: A prescription for Canadian children and youth"

 

Update for Canadian Cystinosis Patients

 

The Canadian Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome Project

@CAPNeph on Twitter

Patient CKD resources

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The Kidney Twin Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) tools were developed to help support children and adolescents living with CKD and kidney failure. The modules are available for the young child, older child and adolescent with chronic kidney disease, and contain a Facilitator Guide, Caregiver Guide, the module itself, and activity sheets to reinforce the concepts. The modules are free to use.

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Upcoming conferences

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About the Canadian Association of Paediatric Nephrologists

The Canadian Association of Paediatric Nephrologists is a non-profit professional organization of practicing paediatric kidney specialists in Canada. Our mandate is to promote our specialty, encourage trainees to pursue high standards of clinical, research and educational excellence, to discover and promote research in pediatric kidney health of the highest standard, and above all, to provide exemplary care for our patients living with kidney disease. To find out more, please contact us here.

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