SCM26 Fellows Debate Application

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Apply today for the 3rd annual Fellows Debate! Applications are now open.
Applications are due December 1, 2025 at 11:59pm ET

Who: Current nephrology fellows are invited to apply. Selected fellows will receive complimentary registration to the NKF 2026 Spring Clinical Meetings (SCM26).

What & When: The Fellows' Debate will be held during SCM26 in New Orleans, LA on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 10:15 AM to 11:45 AM CST. Four teams, each consisting of two fellows, will engage in a dynamic 90-minute debate competition, inspired by NephMadness debates.

Preparation: Two months before SCM26, fellows will be assigned two broad topics, each containing two subtopics. The organizers will pair selected fellows, so applications SHOULD NOT be submitted as a team. The goal is to foster collaboration among fellows from across the country.

Example Subtopics (Not for Use):
1. Fluids: Balanced solutions vs. normal saline
2. IgA Nephropathy: Steroids vs. No Steroids
At SCM26: Each fellow will present one subtopic, assigned two months prior, in a 20-minute presentation. The debate topics will align with prior NephMadness categories, focusing on clinically impactful areas within nephrology that offer rich opportunities for discussion and debate.
Name*

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Provide the email address you would like us to correspond with us (note if you do not reply in 2 days we will move on to another individual). *
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As of May 9, 2026 will you be a current fellow in a US/Canadian or International Fellowship Program?*

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Do you plan on attending the NKF 2026 Spring Clinical Meetings in New Orleans, LA and will you be present on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 10:15 AM to 11:45 AM CST?*

YesNo
What fellowship program are you in (name/country)?*
What is your current year of fellowship?*

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Please attach your most current curriculum vitae (CV) as PDF.*

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