About KSN
Through the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, the Korean Society of Nephrology (KSN) is evolving in a new direction beyond quantitative growth. We will lead the future of KSN successfully with the dedicated effort of the executive board as well as the unstinting support of general members. During my term, I would like to focus on the following projects.
First, revitalizing the KSN International Academic Conference
Based on the MOU for mutual exchange and cooperation with various foreign societies, we will enhance our status as an international academic conference and leap forward to become a representative and leading society in Asia. We will use this as an opportunity to not only increase the number of overseas attendees but also to present high-quality research results.
Second, setting up the Kidney Health Initiative
Rather than passively responding to situations encountered in relation to society-related public institutions, we will take the initiative to persuade people by presenting an agenda called “Kidney Health Initiative” to improve national kidney health. Through this, we will strive to legislate the long-awaited project of the KSN, the end-stage renal disease (ESRD) Patient Registry Program, the dialysis facility certification system, and the establishment of dialysis specialist system.
Third, establishing the Disaster Response Committee and the Social Contribution Committee
A new committee will be established to preemptively respond and set strategies for various disaster situations such as earthquakes, storm and flood damage, and new infectious diseases. Based on donation fundraising activities for members, we will newly start social contribution activities at home and abroad and practice the social responsibility of the KSN.
Fourth, expanding educational programs
We will provide more educational opportunities to members and associate members who are working in various fields. We will open the ARC (advanced renal care course) program to provide up-to-date medical information and retraining opportunities for practitioners and dialysis nurses.
Fifth, improvement of members’ rights and interests
In order to support the activities of various branches and research groups, we will build a ‘hybrid meeting platform’ to help those groups that have difficulties in holding individual events. We will expand opportunities for members and associate members to participate in overseas academic meetings. We will manage our finances in a way that benefits many members.
We will work together with the executive board and members to ensure that these projects are carried out without a hitch. Now, I will do my best to fulfill the KSN roles as an academic organization that contributes to the society and nation as well as improving the rights of members while maintaining and developing the history of the KSN, which look towards the 50th anniversary of its foundation with more than 1,500 members.
The above mentioned goals are what I have always wanted to do for the KSN, and what we have to do for the next generation. I will devote myself to the development of the KSN and ask you for your active support and participation.
June 2022
Chun Soo Lim, President of the Korean Society of Nephrology
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