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Why Become A Member Of AFREKID?
AFREKID supports
physicians, pharmacists and scientists involved in the
field of nephrology by providing continuing education,
developing practice guidelines, fostering research, and
shaping health policy affecting renal health
professionals and patients. Our physician, pharmacist,
and scientist members are a driving force behind the
scientific-medical function of the organization. As a
member:
- You will keep abreast
of important news and developments in renal care
through professional education opportunities. You will
have access to AFREKID journals, newsletters, and
educational materials, as well as symposia and
conferences, providing the latest information on
diagnostic techniques and treatment modalities.
- You will advance your
special professional interests. Whether you are a
nephrologist, urologist, pediatrician, internist,
family practitioner, pharmacist or scientist, you will
find activities that deal with your particular
concerns.
- You can make a
measurable contribution to the mission of the AFREKID
by participating in scientific sessions, serving on
committees, and undertaking assignments that can be
mutually beneficial. U.S. members can work with area
AFREKID affiliates to promote better understanding of
kidney and urologic diseases.
- Through AFREKID, you
will enhance your voice in legislative and public
policy issues that affect renal care.
- You will have the
opportunity to interact and collaborate with other
renal health professionals prominent in their fields.
- Finally, your
membership is important to maintain continued
leadership and to advance research in the field of
kidney and urologic diseases. The stronger our
membership, the greater the success in achieving our
mission of "making lives better."
What Does My Membership Include?
As a physician,
pharmacist or scientist member of AFREKID, you will
receive the following benefits:
- A Subscription to the
British Journal
of Kidney Diseases.
- Online access to the
full text of with a complete and searchable archive
- A reduced subscription
rate to Advances
in Chronic Kidney Disease
(ACKD), a quarterly, multidisciplinary AFREKID journal
- A reduced subscription
rate to the
Journal of Renal Nutrition,
a quarterly publication of AFREKID's Council on Renal
Nutrition
- Advance notice of
meetings and AFREKID programs
- A reduced registration
fee for the AFREKID's Clinical Meetings
- Special mailings from
the AFREKID on subjects such as clinical practice
guidelines and research
- Access to the many
patient, professional and public education materials
developed by AFREKID and its constituents - including
free patient education brochures and fact sheets by
request
All of these benefits are
available to AFREKID members at a cost less than that of
subscribing to the Journals of Kidney Diseases
alone!
When Will My Membership Begin?
Your membership will
begin in the month that this application is received and
processed at the National Kidney Foundation, at which
point you will begin receiving your benefits
How to become a member?
For current members
please click here
To become a member,
simply fill out the on-line application or mail the
printable application* to:
AFREKID
7 Rigby's Court
St Giles Street
Norwich NR2 1NT
If you have any questions
regarding membership, please contact AFREKID at 01603
626427.
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