About FIND
Fostering Innovative Leaders in Nephrology and Dialysis (FIND) is a leadership training program specifically focusing improving outcomes and experiences for people who are living with kidney diseases.
FIND aims to empower future generations of nephrology professionals who will drive innovation, advance clinical care, and champion positive policy change for people living with kidney diseases.
We invite early-career nephrology professionals who are motivated to grow and build a strong foundation for leadership.
This program offers a unique opportunity to develop essential skills, gain strategies for overcoming professional challenges, and create a clear roadmap for career advancement. Guided by nephrology leaders with various experiences, you’ll be supported every step of the way as you prepare to lead with confidence in the healthcare field.
What You Can Expect as a Participant
Comprehensive 12-month Program
A structured curriculum that integrates didactic instruction, experiential learning, and career development. A blended learning approach combines monthly live virtual sessions with periodic self-directed modules for continuous engagement.
2025 FIND Curriculum Overview
- Program Introduction, Bias Training, Capstone Project Overview
- Strength & Leadership Assessments Reflection
- Roundtable: Leading Change
- Emerging Leaders Panel: Personal Leadership Journeys
- Capstone Project Outline Presentations
- Interdisciplinary Roundtable: Team Building Strategies
- Policy & Regulation Impact on Health care
- Crisis Leadership, Emotional Intelligence & Essential Leadership Skills
- Capstone Project Final Presentation (In-person)
- Interactive Leadership and Conflict Management (In-person)
- ASN Initiatives and Opportunities
Longitudinal Mentorship
Each participant is matched with a senior leader in nephrology for individualized, longitudinal mentorship. Through regular one-on-one meetings, mentors provide guidance on leadership development, professional growth, and Capstone Project refinement, fostering meaningful relationships that extend beyond the program.
Future Opportunities
Participation provides early-career nephrology professionals with a clearer pathway to national engagement, including potential involvement in ASN initiatives and leadership activities. Alumni of the program are well-positioned for continued professional advancement within the broader nephrology community.
Application Requirements
- Curriculum vitae
- Completed application form
2025 Applications Now Under Review
ASN is pleased to announce an exceptionally strong response to the FIND Leadership Program. Applications for the 2026 cohort have surged. The review committee is now hard at work reviewing all applications. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance status by November 21, 2025.
The next class is expected to begin in January 2026 and conclude in December 2026.
FIND Leadership Training Program Login
Only mentors and mentees who’ve registered for the program may access the members only pages.
Participants can log in to re-watch sessions or access materials for mentors and mentees.
If you have are registered and are having difficulty logging in, please send an email to mhoward@asn-online.org for assistance.
FIND Questions?
For more information about the Fostering Innovative leaders in Nephrology and Dialysis (FIND) Program, reach out to ASN Staff Lead, Christina Silva, BSN, RN.
