At Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2013, the American Gastroenterological Association will again offer special sessions designed to meet the unique needs of physicians who are new to the field. Participants will learn about all aspects of starting a career in clinical practice or research, have the opportunity to network with mentors and peers, and review board material. Save the date for these trainee track sessions:
• AGA Spring Postgraduate Course: Putting Patients First: Actionable Evidence for Clinical Practice, Saturday, May 18, and Sunday, May 19. This clinically focused course offers you immediately applicable information. Trainees may register at a reduced registration fee.
• Mentor and Advisor Program: A Networking Event for Trainees, Saturday, May 18. Meet your peers and more established colleagues who serve as mentors, while enjoying refreshments.
• Board Review Session, Monday, May 20. Designed around content from the new Digestive Diseases Self-Education Program (DDSEP) 7, this session serves as a primer for third-year fellows preparing for the board exam, and as a review course for others. Discount coupons for DDSEP 7 will be available to attendees.
• Career and Professional Related Issues, Monday, May 20. Get advice on common career issues such as choosing a practice type and location, developing your CV, interviewing, negotiating contracts, and work-life balance.
• Maximizing Opportunities Within Fellowship Training: Advice From Fellows and Faculty, Monday, May 20. Learn how to create a niche within GI, discuss career options, and explore advanced clinical training opportunities.
With the exception of the Spring Postgraduate Course, these sessions are free, but you must be registered for DDW to attend. DDW registration opens Jan. 9 for AGA members. AGA trainee members can attend for free if they register by April 10. More information is available on the DDW website.
