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Nephrology Work Force

On Monday the ASN sent an e-mail asking nephrologists to discuss the latest report from the ASN Workforce Committee. Here is the discussion on twitter.

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Am Soc Nephrology @ASNKidney
The ASN-GWU Nephrology Workforce Report has been released #NephWorkforce http://asn.kdny.info/DJFkL
Mon, Nov 03 2014 17:05:38
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http://twitter.com/ASNKidney/status/529318497604894720
— Am Soc Nephrology (@ASNKidney)Mon, Nov 03 2014 17:05:38
.@ASNKidney sent email asking people to tweet. So far, crickets. Are there nephrologists on Twitter? #nephworkforce pic.twitter.com/V4iIe0xEui
Joel Topf @kidney_boy
@nephropathyIGA
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Mon, Nov 03 2014 17:35:22
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http://twitter.com/kidney_boy/status/529325981195325440
— Joel Topf (@kidney_boy)Mon, Nov 03 2014 17:35:22
Joel Topf @kidney_boy
I don't want any fellows complaining of a lack of #nephworkforce jobs. We are hiring for positions in Michigan and Colorado.
Mon, Nov 03 2014 17:37:19
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http://twitter.com/kidney_boy/status/529326469684936704
— Joel Topf (@kidney_boy)Mon, Nov 03 2014 17:37:19
☠ Chris, right? ☣@cwrightmd
@kidney_boy this isn't Boston, NYC, or San Francisco so it doesn't count. Everyone knows those are the only good places to live
Tue, Nov 04 2014 14:49:59
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http://twitter.com/cwrightmd/status/529646747488776194
— ☠ Chris, right? ☣ (@cwrightmd)Tue, Nov 04 2014 14:49:59
Brett Plattner @bwp03
@kidney_boy In Metro Detroit? If so, I know a fellow who is very interested in staying around here. Where should I send him for info?
Tue, Nov 04 2014 12:42:24
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http://twitter.com/bwp03/status/529614640133992448
— Brett Plattner (@bwp03)Tue, Nov 04 2014 12:42:24
Matt Sparks @Nephro_Sparks
@kidney_boy @ASNKidney i'm doing it #nephworkforce
Mon, Nov 03 2014 20:09:43
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http://twitter.com/Nephro_Sparks/status/529364821750611968
— Matt Sparks (@Nephro_Sparks)Mon, Nov 03 2014 20:09:43
Matt Sparks @Nephro_Sparks
The US Nephrology Workforce: Developments and Trends. http://www.asn-online.org/education/training/workforce/Nephrology_Workforce_Study_Report.pdf … @ASNKidney #nephworkforce
Mon, Nov 03 2014 20:10:35
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http://twitter.com/Nephro_Sparks/status/529365042597462016
— Matt Sparks (@Nephro_Sparks)Mon, Nov 03 2014 20:10:35
Joel Topf @kidney_boy
“The 930 fellows-in-training represent a 49% increase from the 626 in 2000” That seems misguided #NephWorkForce
Mon, Nov 03 2014 20:22:58
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http://twitter.com/kidney_boy/status/529368158566481921
— Joel Topf (@kidney_boy)Mon, Nov 03 2014 20:22:58
Joel Topf @kidney_boy
since ’06 the proportion of USMGs in IM has risen while the proportion in nephro is falling. #NephWorkForce Last American Nephrologist
Mon, Nov 03 2014 20:25:16
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— Joel Topf (@kidney_boy)Mon, Nov 03 2014 20:25:16
Joel Topf @kidney_boy
QFT “job market may be particularly tight near training sites” #NephWorkForce
Mon, Nov 03 2014 20:26:42
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http://twitter.com/kidney_boy/status/529369098002509824
— Joel Topf (@kidney_boy)Mon, Nov 03 2014 20:26:42
Joel Topf @kidney_boy
“In 2010, there were 1.5 applicants for available slots, but in 2014 only 0.8 applicants for each fellowship position“ #NephWorkForce
Mon, Nov 03 2014 20:27:51
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— Joel Topf (@kidney_boy)Mon, Nov 03 2014 20:27:51
Joel Topf @kidney_boy
Demand for nephrology fellows is 22nd out of 25 specialties. #NephWorkForce Wow that sucks
Mon, Nov 03 2014 20:29:32
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http://twitter.com/kidney_boy/status/529369811004821504
— Joel Topf (@kidney_boy)Mon, Nov 03 2014 20:29:32
. @kidney_boy @Nephro_Sparks this is the Canadian angle: http://www.royalcollege.ca/portal/page/portal/rc/common/documents/policy/employment_report_executive_summary_2013_e.pdf … from @Royal_College #NephWorkForce pic.twitter.com/sOQQ77Pt8g
swapnil hiremath @hswapnil
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Mon, Nov 03 2014 20:32:22
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— swapnil hiremath (@hswapnil)Mon, Nov 03 2014 20:32:22
Bijan Salehizadeh @bijans
@kidney_boy why do you think? Long term pay prospects? Can't dialysis medical directorships supplement income for many?
Mon, Nov 03 2014 20:30:15
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http://twitter.com/bijans/status/529369989028261889
— Bijan Salehizadeh (@bijans)Mon, Nov 03 2014 20:30:15
Joel Topf @kidney_boy
@bijans I’m just reading the report now, going to hold my opinions until I’m done reading http://www.asn-online.org/education/training/workforce/Nephrology_Workforce_Study_Report.pdf … #NephWorkForce
Mon, Nov 03 2014 20:32:56
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http://twitter.com/kidney_boy/status/529370665543929856
— Joel Topf (@kidney_boy)Mon, Nov 03 2014 20:32:56
Kenar Jhaveri @kdjhaveri
Nephrology Workforce: Developments and Trends. http://www.asn-online.org/education/training/workforce/Nephrology_Workforce_Study_Report.pdf … @ASNKidney #nephworkforce
Mon, Nov 03 2014 21:50:31
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http://twitter.com/kdjhaveri/status/529390190910275584
— Kenar Jhaveri (@kdjhaveri)Mon, Nov 03 2014 21:50:31
Matt Sparks @Nephro_Sparks
@kidney_boy where are these spots at? New programs? #nephworkforce
Mon, Nov 03 2014 22:03:41
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http://twitter.com/Nephro_Sparks/status/529393502665601024
— Matt Sparks (@Nephro_Sparks)Mon, Nov 03 2014 22:03:41
Joel Topf @kidney_boy
@Nephro_Sparks we have been 5 fellows (3 then 2, alternating years) and one transplant (when we can find one) for 14+ years
Tue, Nov 04 2014 02:02:24
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http://twitter.com/kidney_boy/status/529453576469245952
— Joel Topf (@kidney_boy)Tue, Nov 04 2014 02:02:24
Allen Nissenson, MD @DrNissenson
Interesting study confirming what we see in the field-declining numbers of new nephrologists while the need continues to grow #nephworkforce
Mon, Nov 03 2014 22:11:54
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http://twitter.com/DrNissenson/status/529395572881780737
— Allen Nissenson, MD (@DrNissenson)Mon, Nov 03 2014 22:11:54
Allen Nissenson, MD @DrNissenson
Should make for an attractive option for those looking for continuing clinical challenges and a busy sub-specialty practice #nephworkforce
Mon, Nov 03 2014 22:13:35
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http://twitter.com/DrNissenson/status/529395994623229952
— Allen Nissenson, MD (@DrNissenson)Mon, Nov 03 2014 22:13:35
Pissed Nephrologist @PissedOffNephro
#nephworkforce Practice model that allow new nephs to earn in2 the high value assets. If Sr nephs hold tight- the practice dies w/u
Mon, Nov 03 2014 23:35:47
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http://twitter.com/PissedOffNephro/status/529416682142326784
Mon, Nov 03 2014 23:35:47
Pissed Nephrologist @PissedOffNephro
#nephworkforce Honest path to partnership. No more "work for me for X years & you can become partner".....oops, bye bye
Mon, Nov 03 2014 23:37:33
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http://twitter.com/PissedOffNephro/status/529417125392162817
Mon, Nov 03 2014 23:37:33
Ashok S.@kidneydocfla
@kidney_boy taking call is not what most US med grads want to do anymore..no wonder IM and nephro are low in demand. #NephWorkForce
Mon, Nov 03 2014 23:36:56
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http://twitter.com/kidneydocfla/status/529416969171525633
— Ashok S. (@kidneydocfla)Mon, Nov 03 2014 23:36:56
Joel Topf @kidney_boy
@kidneydocfla trapper John never complained about being on call! #Proud2BARealDoc
Tue, Nov 04 2014 00:00:53
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http://twitter.com/kidney_boy/status/529422999481765888
— Joel Topf (@kidney_boy)Tue, Nov 04 2014 00:00:53
swapnil hiremath @hswapnil
@kidneydocfla @Nephro_Sparks @kidney_boy Indeed. Lifestyle and not passion/interest plays a big part these days #NephWorkForce
Tue, Nov 04 2014 00:29:02
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http://twitter.com/hswapnil/status/529430079722774528
— swapnil hiremath (@hswapnil)Tue, Nov 04 2014 00:29:02

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