ASPN MISSION

To promote optimal care for children with kidney disease through advocacy, education and research; and to disseminate advances in clinical practice and scientific investigation.

ABP News Release

April 17, 2026

Today, the ABP announced approval of a competency-based training model approach using entrustable professional activities (EPAs) in two-year clinically oriented fellowship programs. Read more about it here: Ensuring Readiness for Practice: Advancing Competency-Based Subspecialty Training | The American Board of Pediatrics ASPN has had a dedicated group working since Summer 2025…

In Memory of Dr. L. Leighton Hill

April 13, 2026

Dr. L. Leighton Hill passed away peacefully in the company of his family and loved ones on March 24, 2026. A graduate of Slidell Louisiana High School, where he was captain of his football team, Dr Hill led them to two state football championships. He was president of his high…

Call for Applications: ASPN John E. Lewy Foundation Advocacy Scholars Program

April 13, 2026

The American Society of Pediatric Nephrology (ASPN) invites applications for the John E. Lewy Foundation Advocacy Scholars Program. This prestigious program aims to develop the next generation of leaders in public policy and advocacy for children with kidney disease. Eligibility: ASPN members in good standing with a demonstrated interest in…

JELF Scholar Update

April 6, 2026

I’m well into my first year as a JELF Scholar and I’m doing all that I can to make the most of this opportunity! I’m fresh off my very first in-person Hill Day experience at the U.S. Capitol, where I met with congressional offices from Georgia and North Carolina to…