ESPN Board Examination in Paediatric nephrology 22 November 2025

Those who successfully pass this examination will receive the "ESPN Board Certification in Paediatric Nephrology" as a quality label of theoretical knowledge and adequate clinical thinking in pediatric nephrology.

The examination will consist of 100 case-based questions covering all aspects of pediatric nephrology, including pediatric dialysis and transplantation.

For preparing to this examination, we advise you to attend IPNA-ESPN Junior Master Class (register on this link) and to consult:

- ESPN curriculum in Paediatric Nephrology 
- ESPN Junior Master Classes past lectures
- ERKNet webinars 
- IPNA Best Clinical Practice webinars
- ESPN guidelines
- IPNA guidelines
- ERKNet guidelines and clinical practice recommendations 

For those who are interested to participate, please register on this link 

You will need to upload the following documents:
1. Copy of passport
2. Copy of MD Certificate
3. Copy of General Paediatrics / Adult Nephrology Certificate
4. Letter of the Paediatric Nephrology Training Director confirming start and end dates of training in Paediatric Nephrology, adequate clinical skills in Paediatric Nephrology at the tertiary level, and good professional attitude towards patients, families, and colleagues.

The registration fee is 150 € for ESPN members, and 250 € for non-ESPN members. 

Deadline for this application is September 22, 2025.

Elena Levtchenko 
on behalf ESPN Education Committee
Ana Teixeira
ESPN Educational Committee 2025