Tuesday, June 9, 2009 | 8 AM-5:15 PM
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Supported by Abbott Laboratories, Amgen, Genentech, Genzyme, Merck & Co., Inc., Novo Nordisk, Inc.
Endocrine Trainee Day is an application-based opportunity offered to 275 graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and clinical fellows. Applicants selected to participate in Endocrine Trainee Day Class of 2009 will receive a $400 travel award and complimentary registration to ENDO 09.
The nomination deadline was January 31, 2009.
The Endocrine Society partners with Lawson Wilkins Pediatric Endocrine Society and Women in Endocrinology to provide this popular program.
Endocrine Trainee Day Program
7:30 - 8:00 AM: Registration and Breakfast
8:00 - 8:15 AM: Presidential Welcome with Robert M. Carey & Program Overview
8:15 - 8:45 AM: Translational Plenary Lecture, Theo J Visser, Erasmus University Med Center
8:55 AM - 4:30 PM: Trainees choose sessions from 3 concurrent program tracks (see session information below)
4:45 - 5:15 PM: Translational Plenary Lecture, Ursula B. Kaiser, Brigham & Women's Hospital
Adult Clinical Endocrinology Track
8:55 - 10:40 AM: Clinical Topics Symposium
- Cushing's Syndrome, Lynnette Nieman
- Type 2 Diabetes, Silvio Inzucchi
- Growth Hormone/IGF-I Pathways, Ron Rosenfeld
10:50 - 11:35 AM: Clinical Breakout Sessions
- How to Read & Analyze a Clinical Trial, Paul Ladenson
- Male Hypogonadism, Bradley Anawalt
- Update on Bone & Mineral, John Bilezikian
- Prolactinomas, Janet Schlechte
- Thyroid Nodules, Hossein Gharib
11:35 AM - 12:45 PM: Lunch with Faculty
12:45 - 1:30 PM: Clinical Breakout Sessions Repeat
1:40 - 2:50 PM: Clinical Topics Symposium
- Thyroid Cancer, R. Michael Tuttle
- Endocrine Hypertension, William F. Young, Jr.
3:00 - 4:30 PM: Clinical Careers Pathways Symposium
- Government Careers, Lynnette Nieman
- Private Practice, Elliot Levy
- Academic Careers, Ora Pescovitz
- Industry, William Chin
Moderator: Rhonda Bentley-Lewis
Pediatric Clinical Endocrinology Track
8:55 - 10:40 AM: Clinical Topics Symposium
- Cushing's Syndrome, Lynette Nieman
- Type 2 Diabetes, Silvio Inzucchi
- Growth Hormone/IGF-I Pathways, Ron Rosenfeld
10:50 - 11:35 AM: Time Management, Ora Pescovitz
11:35 AM - 12:45 PM: Lunch with Faculty
12:45 - 1:30 PM: Precocious Puberty, Erica Eugster
1:40 - 2:50 PM: Basic & Clinical Type 1 Diabetes, Kevan Herold
3:00 - 4:30 PM: Clinical Careers Pathways Symposium
- Government Careers, Lynnette Nieman
- Private Practice, Elliot Levy
- Academic Careers, Ora Pescovitz
- Industry, William Chin
Moderator: Rhonda Bentley-Lewis
Basic Science Track
8:55 - 10:35 AM: Career Perspectives Symposium
- Career Choices: How to Decide Which Path is Best for You, William Schrader
- Getting & Keeping a Tenure-Track Faculty Position, Michel Sanders
10:50 - 11:35 AM: Careers Breakout Sessions
- Careers in Industry, Ann Taylor
- Teaching & Research at a Liberal Arts College, Marc Tetel
- Careers in Science Writing, Joanne McAndrews
- Careers in Intellectual Property, Michelle McMullen-Tack
- Careers in Government, Joseph Hutter
- Careers in Research Foundations, Concepcion Nierras
11:35 AM - 12:45 PM: Lunch with Faculty
12:45 - 1:30 PM: Skills Breakout Sessions
- Becoming a Mentor, Richard Santen
- Grantsmanship, Diane Robins
- Preparing for and Giving a Job Seminar, William Schrader
- Transitioning from PhD to Post-Doc, Arthur Gutierrez-Hartmann
- Transitioning from Post-Doc to Tenured Professor, Michel Sanders
1:40 - 2:25 PM: Careers Breakout Sessions Repeat
2:35 - 3:20 PM: Skills Breakout Sessions Repeat
3:30 - 4:30 PM: Career Life Balance Panel:
Gary Hammer, University of Michigan
Ursula Kaiser, Brigham & Women's Hospital
Michelle McMullen-Tack, McDonnell, Boehnen, Hulbert & Berghoff, LLP
Marc Tetel, Wellesley College
- Discuss state-of-the-art research in endocrinology
- Demonstrate updated knowledge of the diagnosis and treatment of endocrine disorders
- Employ enhanced skills and practice management techniques to improve patient care
Scientific 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
Who is eligible to join the Class of 2009?
- All graduate students and post-doctoral fellow performing basic endocrine research
- First or second-year clinical fellows in certified adult endocrinology training programs; priority given to first year fellows
- Second or third-year pediatric endocrine fellows in certified training programs
Guidelines
- Applicants should register for ENDO after March 13, 2009 (the Trainee Day selection notification date)
- Selected trainees will be responsible for making their own travel arrangements and must attend the entire Endocrine Trainee Day program
- Participants of the 2007 and 2008 programs are not eligible for the Class of 2009
Nomination Process
Complete the Nomination Form and specify which program track are interested in attending (adult clinical, pediatric clinical or basic science). All nominees must be members of The Endocrine Society.
If you are not yet a member you must apply for membership before the January 31, 2009 nomination deadline. Fellow/Student Associate membership is only $20 annually and you can apply easily online! Just visit www.endo-society.org/membership. Questions about membership or the membership application should be directed to the Society's Membership Department at membership@endo-society.org.
An independent panel of The Endocrine Society will review and score each application. We will notify Nominees and Program Directors/Research Mentors of the results via email by March 13, 2009.
