FELLOWS AND STUDENTS

Endocrine Trainee Day, Class of 2012

Friday, June 22 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Endocrine Trainee Day is co-sponsored by The Endocrine Society and Women in Endocrinology.

This opportunity is being offered to a limited number of trainees. The 2012 Endocrine Trainee Day travel awards nominations will be accepted beginning November 1, 2011. General registration will open March 2, 2012 and space available is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Endocrine Trainee Day 2012 will provide clinical attendees with the tools to:

  • Gain knowledge of cutting-edge advances in translational endocrine research
  • Employ enhanced skills and practice management techniques to improve patient care

Endocrine Ttrainee Day


Basic and Clinical science attendees will be able to:

  • Develop new perspectives in career options for scientists
  • Apply expert advice to maneuver through training and career transitions
  • Navigate the rigors of a career in science, including how to give a seminar, grant writing and becoming a mentor


Class of 2012 Trainee Day Travel Award Eligibility Requirements:

Nominated Trainees must be currently enrolled as one of the following:

  • A fellow in an adult or pediatric endocrine training program
  • A basic-science postdoctoral fellow
  • A medical student in an accredited MD granting program
  • A graduate student in a PhD granting program


Participants who received Trainee Day travel awards in previous years are not eligible to apply for the Class of 2012 travel awards.

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 6 nomination deadline. Fellow/Student Associate membership Information


Class of 2012 Nomination Materials and Instructions:


Trainee Reception

Friday, June 22 | 5:30 - 7:00 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 22 and will be a great kick-off for ENDO 2012.


Trainee Career Center

Come to the Trainee Career Center at ENDO 2012 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 Career Center 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.


Career Development Workshops

Career Development Workshops will be held each of the four days in the Trainee Career Center 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 sessions.

ENDO 2012 Career Development Workshops Schedule
(Note: ENDO 2012 Career Development Workshops Preliminary Schedule)


Presidential Poster Competition 

Saturday, June 23 through Monday, June 25 | 1:30 - 3:30 PM
Trainees who are both first- and presenting-authors of top-scoring abstracts selected for poster presentation will be invited to participate in the competition.  Judging will take place during the scheduled poster sessions.  Be sure to check the box on the abstract submission site if you would like to be considered for the competition.


Research fellowship Awards and Travel Grants

Along with the Endocrine Trainee Day Class of 2012, apply for Travel Grants and Research Fellowship awards beginning November 1!

Please see our Abstracts and Awards page for all award and grant information.