{"id":2564,"date":"2026-04-24T17:44:07","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T17:44:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/md-student-portal\/?p=2564"},"modified":"2026-04-24T17:44:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T17:44:08","slug":"opportunity-explore-the-field-of-nephrology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/md-student-portal\/bulletin\/2026\/04\/24\/opportunity-explore-the-field-of-nephrology\/","title":{"rendered":"Opportunity &#8211; Explore the Field of Nephrology"},"content":{"rendered":"\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--article-hero \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--article-hero\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"text-container\">\n              \n<div class=\"f--field f--eyebrow\">\n\n    \n  <span>Class of 2026, Class of 2027, Class of 2028, Class of 2029<\/span>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n    \n              \n<div class=\"f--field f--page-title\">\n\n    \n      <h1>Opportunity &#8211; Explore the Field of Nephrology<\/h1>\n\n\n<\/div>\n    \n    \n          <div class=\"meta\">\n        \n                  <span class=\"date\">April 24, 2026<\/span>\n              <\/div>\n    \n        \n  <\/div>\n\n  \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text white\"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n        \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">The American Society of Nephrology (ASN) was founded in 1966 and is the world&#8217;s largest professional society devoted to the study of kidney disease.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">The society has several initiatives and grants to expand and support the nephrology clinical and research workforce. One of these initiatives is a program held at our annual meeting, ASN Kidney Week, called the <em>ASN Kidney STARS (Students and Residents) program<\/em>. Please see below for more information.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b><i>Receive Travel Support to Attend ASN Kidney Week 2026<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Travel support applications to attend the world&#8217;s premier nephrology meeting,\u00a0<a title=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/www.asn-online.org\/education\/kidneyweek\/__;!!LIr3w8kk_Xxm!oNQm0rCGGudg4-6R77jyjZ99ZfXR3l81nYE4lpNMWl1CzrYG5KbU8ZSd6eYlrhcAJLJ2TlaUSJsiR6kpyL2HvQ$\" href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/www.asn-online.org\/education\/kidneyweek\/__;!!LIr3w8kk_Xxm!oNQm0rCGGudg4-6R77jyjZ99ZfXR3l81nYE4lpNMWl1CzrYG5KbU8ZSd6eYlrhcAJLJ2TlaUSJsiR6kpyL2HvQ$\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"2\">ASN Kidney Week 2026<\/a>, will open on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. This meeting provides the opportunity to exchange knowledge, learn the latest scientific and medical advances, and listen to engaging and provocative discussions with leading experts in the field.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Held at ASN Kidney Week, the\u00a0<a title=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/asn-online.org\/grants\/travel\/details.aspx?app=MSR__;!!LIr3w8kk_Xxm!oNQm0rCGGudg4-6R77jyjZ99ZfXR3l81nYE4lpNMWl1CzrYG5KbU8ZSd6eYlrhcAJLJ2TlaUSJsiR6kcaPl7Wg$\" href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/asn-online.org\/grants\/travel\/details.aspx?app=MSR__;!!LIr3w8kk_Xxm!oNQm0rCGGudg4-6R77jyjZ99ZfXR3l81nYE4lpNMWl1CzrYG5KbU8ZSd6eYlrhcAJLJ2TlaUSJsiR6kcaPl7Wg$\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"3\">ASN Kidney Students and Residents (STARS) program<\/a>\u00a0is designed to help trainees explore the career opportunities available in nephrology. The Kidney STARS program pairs trainees with fellow and faculty mentors who will serve as their resources during the program, which runs from Thursday, October 22, to the afternoon of Saturday, October 24, 2026.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Accepted Kidney STARS participants will receive:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Travel support and complimentary registration to ASN Kidney Week 2026.<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">A welcome breakfast, poster tours, networking opportunities, a luncheon, and career guidance panels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><i>\u00a0<\/i>Applicants must be:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">A graduate student, medical student, or resident in good standing at the time of ASN Kidney Week who is enrolled in an accredited training program or university.<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Interested in pursuing a career in nephrology.<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Able to attend the entire meeting and all program events.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">To learn more about eligibility and application requirements, visit the <a title=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/asn-online.org\/grants\/travel\/details.aspx?app=MSR__;!!LIr3w8kk_Xxm!oNQm0rCGGudg4-6R77jyjZ99ZfXR3l81nYE4lpNMWl1CzrYG5KbU8ZSd6eYlrhcAJLJ2TlaUSJsiR6kcaPl7Wg$\" href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/asn-online.org\/grants\/travel\/details.aspx?app=MSR__;!!LIr3w8kk_Xxm!oNQm0rCGGudg4-6R77jyjZ99ZfXR3l81nYE4lpNMWl1CzrYG5KbU8ZSd6eYlrhcAJLJ2TlaUSJsiR6kcaPl7Wg$\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"4\">ASN website.<\/a>\u00a0Make sure to apply before the deadline on\u00a0<b>Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EDT<\/b>. 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