Endocrine Trainee Day
Trainee Exchange
Trainee Reception
Career Development Workshops
The 2nd Annual Endocrine Trainee Day
Moscone Center, San Francisco, CA, Saturday, June 14, 2008
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The 2nd Annual Endocrine Trainee Day represents a prestigious opportunity for select graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and clinical fellows to interact with their peers and be inspired by the recognized experts in the endocrine community.
The Endocrine Society is partnering with The Lawson-Wilkins Pediatric Endocrine Society and Women in Endocrinology to expand this popular program. In 2008, The Endocrine Training Day will provide specialized programming targeted to basic trainees and clinical fellows including plenary lectures on translational endocrine research and three concurrent tracks of educational sessions.
Highlights of the program include advice on career choices from some of endocrinology’s most successful scientists and clinicians, as well as their perspectives on striking a healthy balance between career and personal life.
Admission to the program is competitive with 275 travel awards provided to selected applicants. The nomination deadline is February 15, 2008.
The Endocrine Trainee Day will provide Trainees with the tools to:
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Discuss state-of-the-art research in endocrinology |
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Demonstrate updated knowledge of the diagnosis and treatment of endocrine disorderse |
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Employ enhanced skills and practice management techniques to improve patient care |
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Develop new perspectives in career paths to make important decisions about different options for future training and careers |
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Apply new skills and knowledge to help them navigate the rigors of a career in science, including how to give a seminar, grant writing and becoming a mento |
Who is eligible to attend?
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All graduate students and post-docs performing endocrine research; priority given to first year fellows |
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First or second year clinical fellows in certified adult endocrinology training programs |
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Second or third-year pediatric endocrine fellows in certified training programs |
Please note that participants of the 2007 program are not eligible to apply for the 2008 program. The nomination deadline is February 15, 2008. Trainees selected to participate in the Endocrine Trainee Day will receive complimentary registration to ENDO 08 and a $500 travel award.
Guidelines
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Applicants should not register for the meeting until after March 14. |
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Selected trainees will be responsible for making their own travel arrangements. |
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Selected trainees must attend the entire meeting. |
Nomination Process
Trainees wishing to participate in the workshop must complete the nomination form specific to their training status (clinical fellow, basic science trainee, pediatric fellow). All nominees must be members of The Endocrine Society. If the nominee is not a member of the Society, they must apply for membership before the February 15 nomination deadline. Fellow/Student Associate membership is only $20 annually and you can apply online! To apply for membership, please visit the Society’s Web site at http://www.endo-society.org/Join/. Questions about membership or the membership application should be directed to Shanelle Casey at membership@endo-society.org.
Selection Process
Endocrine Trainee Day is limited to 100 clinical fellows, 100 basic science trainees and 75 pediatric fellows – a total of 275 trainees for the workshop. An independent panel of The Endocrine Society will review and score each application. Nominees and Program Directors/Research Mentors will be notified of the results by email March 14, 2008.
Trainee Exchange
Come to the Trainee Exchange at ENDO 08 to exchange ideas, information and experiences! This space has been established at ENDO to be the hub of activity for all trainees attending the annual meeting and will host the Career Development Workshops. You can also use the Trainee Exchange as a meeting point with colleagues, to plan your day of scientific and career development sessions, or just to enjoy a few minutes of quiet before heading off to your next session.
Trainee Reception
Saturday, June 14, 2008 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Catch up with colleagues and friends, enjoy light refreshments and join The Endocrine Society in honoring all ENDO travel grant recipients. The reception is taking place immediately after Endocrine Trainee Day on June 14 and will be a great kick-off for ENDO 08.
Trainee Exchange, The Moscone Center
Career Development Workshops will be held each of the four days in the Trainee Exchange and will provide networking and professional development opportunities for trainees in an intimate environment. All In-Training ENDO Registrants are invited to attend any of the following sessions:
Sunday, June 15 | 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
Careers in Industry – industry speakers from each constituency (physician-in-practice, clinical scientist, basic scientist) discusses their past work experiences and how to succeed in industry.
Hosted by the Corporate Liaison Board of The Endocrine Society
- Michael Rosenblatt, MD, Tufts University School of Medicine
- Whitney Woodmansee, MD, Eli Lilly & Co.
- Carl deLuca, PhD, Abbott Laboratories
- NEW Speaker – Shellie Williams, Genentech Principal Staffing Consultant
Sunday, June 15 | 1:45 – 2:30 PM
Meet the President and President-Elect – great opportunity to network with President Margaret Shupnik and President-Elect Robert Carey.
- Margaret A Shupnik, Univ of Virginia Sch of Med
- Robert M Carey, Univ of Virginia Hlth Syst
Monday, June 16 | 11:00 – 11:45 AM
Setting Up a Lab – gives an overview of how to set up a laboratory including discussion on administrative aspects, financial needs and institution involvement.
- Adrian Lee, Baylor Coll of Med
Monday, June 16 | 12:15 – 1:00 PM
Setting up a Clinical Practice – lecture will give an overview of how to set up a clinical practice. Lecture will focus on administrative aspects, financial expectations and determining the best fit to meet career goals. Session should also provide some do’s and don’ts of the process.
- Elliot G Levy, Univ of Miami Miller Sch of Med
Tuesday, June 17 | 11:00 AM– 12:00 PM
Mock Study Section – a panel will go through the process of a study section.
- Ronald Margolis, NIDDK/NIH
- Pamela Mellon, Univ of California-San Francisco
- Gregory Brent, W Los Angeles VA Hosp
- David Moore, Baylor Coll of Med
Tuesday, June 17 | 12:15 – 1:00 PM
Mentoring – this session provides advice and resources to effectively mentor someone and also on how to be a good mentee.
- Anthony R Means, Duke Univ Med Ctr
Wednesday, June 18 | 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
Good Grantsmanship: The Key to Success – gives you the do’s and don’ts in successful grant writing. The session also discusses funding options available through industry, government, private foundations, and scientific organizations.
- Stephen G Matthews, Univ of Toronto (Canada)
Wednesday, June 18 | 12:15 – 1:00 PM
Opportunities for the International Trainee – this panel discussion offers trainees from non-U.S. based training programs and trainees from outside of the U.S. who are enrolled in a U.S. training program with a view of all the options available to them.
- Speaker TBD