About Us
Welcome to MKF Academy
Dedicated to improving Nephrology knowledge of both academic & Non academic varieties. Adapting to the evolving landscape of healthcare, MKF has expanded its horizons by establishing its robust academic wing – MKF Academy.
It serves as a hub for diverse learning & guiding professionals at various stages of their careers. Through this website Nephrologists & primary care physicians will have access to resources, to stay abreast of cutting-edge developments in the field, thereby ensuring the highest standards of patient care. Simultaneously paramedical personnel like Dialysis technicians & dieticians will benefit from specialized training modules, enhancing their skills to meet the growing demands of the healthcare & dialysis sector.
Purpose:
The purpose of the MKF Academy is to serve as a central hub for providing comprehensive educational resources and career support for healthcare professionals, students, and renal healthcare workers fostering a deeper understanding of kidney diseases and promoting excellence in kidney care.
Setting up a library of Academic Resources
- Videos: Access our comprehensive library of educational videos covering various kidney-related topics.
- Reviews and Journal Articles: Stay updated with the latest research and findings through our curated collection of reviews and journal articles.
- Blogs: Dive deeper into kidney health and related subjects with our informative and engaging blog posts.
Observership
Our observership program provides healthcare professionals and nephrology fellows with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and insights into the field of kidney care in the best institutes of the country, for a period ranging between 2 to 12 weeks
Mentorship
We believe in the power of mentorship to inspire, guide, and support the next generation of kidney care professionals. Our mentorship program pairs mentees with experienced mentors who provide guidance, advice, and support in their academic and professional journey.
digital library
MKF will provide resources under one roof and give access to good & latest articles in Nephrology including those behind a pay wall. Also our Digital librarian at times can help in search & aggregation of review and research articles.
We wish to service the entire ecosystem in nephrology care through this website.
Nephrology Directory
Every couple of years MKF has been updating the All India Directory of Nephrologists, which is a signature product of MKF since many years. The latest 2024 version of the eagerly awaited version is ready and available on request . Since it contains Mobile numbers of Nephrologists the access is only for nephrologist. To get your personal copy of the latest nephrology directory, please mail us at mkfacademyinfo@gmail.com or whatsapp us on +91-7678092434.
MKF Academy - Core group
Mumbai Kidney Foundation and Kidney Associate India headed by Dr. Umesh Khanna is proud to expand its wings and start the Mumbai Kidney Foundation Academy.
Helmed by Dr. Umesh Khanna, whose passionate endeavor over the years has grown MKF from humble beginnings to the current state, wherein it plays not only an active role in patient care; but also provides holistic care of medical and paramedical staff, ambulance services for the needy and financial assistance for renal transplantation to name a few.
Mumbai Kidney Foundation (MKF) academy is now branched into a separate wing in this setup which is dedicated to updating knowledge to Nephrologists, Physicians and paramedical staff alike. With this academy, MKF wishes to strengthen its academic pursuit which is critical in delivery of better patient care.
The core group of the MKF academy consists of like-minded Nephrologists across India, who will strive in strengthening the mission of MKF: “Kidney health for all, Kidney education for all”.
Dr. Vineet Behera, Dr. Jithu Kurien, Dr. Nikhil Bhasin, Dr. Ayan Dey, Dr Nikita Pawar and Dr. Aakash Shingada, who form the core committee, under the tutelage of Dr. Umesh Khanna, will be overseeing the various projects carried out by MKF academy.
MKF Academy - mentors
We are proud to introduce our esteemed mentors: Dr. Alan Almeda, Dr. Arpana Lyengar, Dr. Mohan Rajapurkar, Dr. Vijay Kher, Dr. VN Acharya and Dr. Vivekanand Jha.