title: [Relationship between the Italian Society of Nephrology and ERA-EDTA: a new way of introducing young nephrologists to Europe (letter from President)].
abstract: The Italian Society of Nephrology (SIN) has been working hard to increase contacts between young Italian nephrologists and the ERA-EDTA. In the last two years 120 trainees in nephrology under 24 years of age received a free membership of SIN and ERA-EDTA, including a subscription to the four journals of the two societies (Giornale Italiano di Nefrologia, Journal of Nephrology, Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation and Clinical Kidney Journal). The collaboration will be extended further by the launch of the new initiative among young ERA-EDTA members called ''Young Nephrologists Platform,'' dedicated to facilitating networking, CME, and the exchange of information about working opportunities and the organization of health care in Europe. In 2011 SIN has provided funding for 20 research projects presented by young researchers and in 2012 the society will again offer fellowships to facilitate exchange between groups.
authors.forename: Rosanna
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Coppo
mesh_terms: D005060:Europe; D007558:Italy; D016030:Kidney Transplantation; D009398:Nephrology; D006435:Renal Dialysis; D012955:Societies, Medical