Second RI Symposium: The Nephrology Workforce: Challenges, Opportunities, New Models

Diabetes Prevention and the Impact in New York. The Diabetes Epidemic in New York, Partnering with the Community, Pre-Diabetes and the Reduction of Risk of Diabetes, New York YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program, The National Diabetes Education Program: The Road to Health Toolkit, Clinical Improvement Strategies, and the Benefits of Diabetes Recognition.

Nursing for the 21st Century. Educating Nurses, Funding, Nursing Shortages, and the Utilization of Nurses in Practical Settings.

Physician Focused Approach to Nephrology. The History and Future of Nephrology, Revolutions in Physicians Training, Balancing Patient Needs and Work-Life, National Healthcare Agenda, Funding of Research and the Future Implications for Research, and the Mission and Overview of the ASN Organization.

Welcome

Consequences of the Nephrology Workforce Crisis. Why the Supply of Nephrologists is Decreasing, ASN's Approach and What is Needed for the Future of Nephrology. A Look at the Increasing Numbers of CKD Patients and Decreasing Numbers of Medical Students Specializing in Nephrology and Recommendations for Increasing Participation in Nephrology Programs.

A Look at "Before Dialysis Hookup" Program in Houston, Texas. Mr. Lyndon Carter Discusses His Personal Experiences with Kidney Disease and Dialysis and Discusses His Program "Before Dialysis Hookup", the Patient/Physician Disconnect, Patients Need for Education on Available Resources, the Family Impact, and the Importance to Providing Information About Dialysis to Patients.

Panel Discussion and Q&A Session on New Models for the Nephrology Workforce

Introduction to the Second Rogosin Institute Symposium on the Nephrology Workforce