Fostering Innovative Leaders in Nephrology and Dialysis (FIND)
Growing future generations of leaders

About FIND

The American Society of Nephrology (ASN) is proud to announce the launch of Fostering Innovative leaders in Nephrology and Dialysis (FIND), a groundbreaking leadership training program designed to create future generations of leaders, regardless of your current level of practice.

This nephrology leadership training program will cultivate the necessary skills for nephrologists that will translate into improving outcomes and experiences for people living with kidney diseases. FIND will accomplish this goal by offering a one-year virtual leadership training, career-specific mentoring, and networking experience for early career nephrologists including those in fellowship training. If you are interested or know someone who may be interested in developing leadership skills in nephrology, please apply here.

FIND is sponsored by a grant from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) in the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

  Interested in Participating?

FIND is searching for nephrology professionals to join our leadership training program!

Individuals from all professional nephrology tracks are encouraged to apply!

What you can expect as a participant:

  • Comprehensive Training: didactic and experiential training, career development, and leadership training.
  • Longitudinal Mentorship: robust mentorship and networking program to support participants’ career goals.
  • Future Opportunities: pathway to ASN activities and leadership roles

FIND is now accepting applications. The next class is expected to begin in July 2025 and will conclude in June 2026.
All professional nephrology tracks are encouraged to apply.

Application Requirements:

  • Letter of recommendation from the Division Director or equivalent supervisor, specifically supporting the individual’s ability to commit to program activities.
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Completed Application

Selection Considerations:

  • Applicants should be prepared to discuss their career related interests, education background, involvement in health organizations, and examples of overcoming challenges through teamwork.

To join, please complete this application. Thank You!

  Spotlight

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.

Congratulations Dr Delgado!!

ASN congratulates the chair of the EPC steering committee for Fostering Innovative leaders in Nephrology and Dialysis (FIND), Dr. Cynthia Delgado! Dr. Delgado is recognized for increased access to kidney transplant, along with Dr. Neil Powe, on #Time100’s Health List of the most influential people in global health!