Mailing lists
Much of the day-to-day conversation in paediatric nephrology happens on mailing lists. CAPN runs the Canadian one; the University of Chicago hosts a family of international lists, each with its own focus. All are worth knowing about early in training.
Canadian
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CAPN listserv
The Canadian list, used for association business, job postings, meeting announcements and clinical questions among CAPN members.
To be added, email contact@capneph.ca. Once you are subscribed you will have the posting address.
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Can-Gen
The list of the Canadian Nephrogenetics Consortium, founded in 2023 and drawing members from more than a dozen Canadian centres. For discussion of nephrogenetics cases, variant interpretation and collaborative work, with a members-only archive.
To be added, email mathieu.lemaire@sickkids.ca. Once you are subscribed you will have the posting address.
International
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PedNeph
The long-running general list for paediatric nephrology, with roughly 600 subscribers worldwide. Difficult cases get posted here and the replies are often a seminar in themselves.
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PedCRRT
Continuous renal replacement therapy in children, for nephrologists, intensivists and nurses. Subscribers are approved by the list administrators.
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PedHTN
Paediatric hypertension, and the official list of the International Pediatric Hypertension Association. Subscription is approved by IPHA, though you need not be a member.
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PedKid
A multidisciplinary list for allied health: nurses and nurse practitioners, social workers, dietitians and child life specialists, set up for ASPN affiliate members.
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PedNephSG
For paediatric nephrologists in solo or small group practice, covering the clinical and administrative questions that come up in smaller divisions.