Welcome to MKF Academy
" Unlocking Excellence in Nephrology "
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 and 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 and dieticians will benefit from specialized training modules, enhancing their skills to meet the growing demands of the healthcare and 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.
We offer a wide range 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.
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
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.
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.
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 open to Nephrologists who can mail us on mkf academyinfo@gmail.com for access. This will avoid lay public from accessing the directory. The pdf can be easily accessed once the credentials are confirmed as genuine.
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.
Late Smt. Dr. Vidya Acharya
Dr. Vjay Kher
Dr. Mohan Rajapurkar
Dr. Arpana Iyengar
Dr. Alan Almeda
Dr. Vivekanand Jha
WHY CHOOSE US
Our Core Features
Expertise in Kidney Health
Our academy, linked with the esteemed Mumbai Kidney Foundation, offers top-tier education and resources on kidney health and related areas.
Advanced Curriculum
Our curriculum stays ahead of the curve, regularly integrating the newest findings in kidney health to equip our students for the real-world challenges they'll face.
Focus on Research
We advocate and support research efforts, empowering students to delve into their interests and contribute to kidney health advancements through various research projects and partnerships.
Community Engagement
We actively participate in community outreach programs, aiming to raise awareness about kidney health. This gives our students opportunities to make meaningful contributions beyond their studies.
Services Offered
We offer a wide range of academic resources
Nephro Resources
Observership
Mentorship
digital library Services
Videos & Articles
Nephrology Directory
Nephro Resources
MKF Academy, with the help of a passionate group of Nephrologists has aggregated & curated an online collection of good quality articles, blogs, debates, videos etc of various renal topics for easy access under one heading. Many such trending Renal topics are selected & different resources on that topic are put up in one page. This would greatly help students to review an article or write thesis & also help practicing nephrologists easy and in-depth access to study a particular topic. For starters, 30 topics are selected and curated articles are posted. Slowly the repertoire would be enhanced to include many more topics.
Observership
Our observership program provides healthcare professionals and students with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and insight into the field of kidney care through observation and mentorship by experienced practitioners.
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 throughout their academic and professional journey.
digital library
MKF Academy has tied up with professional agencies & NGOs to help students in acquiring different articles including those behind a pay wall and also paid videos. The request has to be mailed through a SMS & all attempts will be made to pay & get the required article for them.
A Digital librarian at times can assess in literature search for reviewing an article or writing an article. Any request for a paid article or help from digital librarian, can be mailed to – mkfacademyinfo@gmail.com
or whatsapp us on – +91-7678092434
Nephrology Directory
Testimonial
Our Core Features
Our Core Features
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