General Information
ISN has established official society affiliations with 75 national and regional societies which are properly constituted and adequately represent those concerned with nephrology in their locality. It is increasingly important for the ISN to bring together the global nephrology community through these affiliations in order to successfully lobby health authorities and create awareness on a global scale yet appropriate to regional necessities and situations.
ISN reaches more than 20,000 nephrology-related professionals through its partnerships with its affiliated societies, making it the leading international organization for the prevention and treatment of kidney disease.
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Download the list of ISN Affiliated Societies
(pdf, 354 KB)
Benefits for Affiliated Societies
ISN Affiliated Societies can benefit from certain privileges:
- Possibility to sign up for Collective membership which entails signing up the entire membership base for ISN membership at a reduced rate.
- Priority consideration for the organisation of joint events (World Congresses, Nexus symposia).
- Priority endorsement of special courses and/or events.
- Announcement of courses and/or events through ISN media (Gateway, News letter, E-updates).
Application and Administrative Information
As per ISN’s Constitution and Bylaws, Affiliated Societies may be other scientific societies or represent a country, a grouping of countries by common consent, a region, a continent, or other geographic entities. The Bylaws mandate that there shall usually be one Affiliated Society per country or region, but exceptions may be granted by the Council.
Societies interested in applying for Affiliated Society Status are requested to submit the application form located here below. The following accompanying documents are to be adjoined:
- Letter of intent
- Constitution of the society
- Membership list (electronic with e-mails)
- Description of the society activities over the past 3 years
- Endorsement by regional society
- Statement that the applying society is the only official representation of nephrologists in the country
Once the application has been received it will be reviewed by the ISN Secretary-General and submitted to the ISN Council for ratification at their next upcoming meeting.
Due to the challenge to always remain in possession of the most up-to-date contact details for all affiliated societies they are requested to inform the ISN Global Headquarters of any important leadership and/or contact changes.
Affiliated Society Application Form
(doc, 202 KB)
Collective membership
The following societies has formed collective membership with the ISN.
Australian & New Zealand Soc. Nephrology (ANZSN)
Canadian Society of Nephrology (CSN)
Iranian Society of Nephrology (IrSN)
Swiss Society of Nephrology (SSN)
The Israel Soc. of Nephrology & Hypertension (ISNH)
Turkish Society of Nephrology (TSN)
More information on Collective membership.
