NephMadness 2023

NephMadness is a celebration of all things nephrology organized by the NephMadness Executive Team presented on the AJKD Blog. We pit 16 unique aspects of nephrology against each other.

A helpful video explainer by @KidneyCathy:

How to enter:

Infographic by @Errantnephron

1. Visit AJKD Blog to learn about the 8 nephrology topics in this year's tournament.
2. Submit your picks (after which you'll be asked to register/log in).
3. Claim up to 8.0 CME credits and MOC points (expires June 1, 2023).
4. Encourage your friends, family, patients, and co-workers to fill out brackets!

How are Matches Determined?

Winners for each matchup are determined by majority vote from the Blue Ribbon Panel before the start of the tournament. 

Prizes

Complimentary year-long personal subscription to Advances in Kidney Disease and Health and Nature Reviews Nephrology:

• Top Overall Score
• Top Medical Student Score*
• Top Resident Score*
• Top Fellow Score*
• Top Attending Score*

*Registration question must be answered for prize eligibility. See scoring & rules.

Schedule

• March 1, Wednesday (7:00 am EST): Bracket entry opens
• April 2, Friday (2:59 pm EDT): Deadline for entering contest
• April 3, Monday: Effluent 8 named
• April 5, Wednesday: Filtered 4 named
• April 7, Friday: Left & Right Kidneys named 
• April 10, Monday: NephMadness Champion crowned

NephMadness is powered by AJKD Blog. NephMadness 2023 details and instructions can be found here.