ENDO has long been known for its top-notch educational programming and being the venue where global experts share the latest developments and cutting-edge practices in the field. Our annual meeting also is renowned for its unmatched professional development opportunities, where members can advance their career goals in every stage of their professional journey.
ENDO 2023 will be no exception. This year’s meeting, June 15-18 in Chicago, Illinois, will be the site of numerous professional development programs, initiatives, and resources. These include:
ENDO 2023 Career Fair
The ENDO 2023 Career Fair takes place on Friday, June 16, from 2:00–4:00 PM CT at the ENDO Professional Resources Center in the ENDOExpo hall. This event is designed to bring together job-seeking endocrine professionals with potential recruiters from hospitals, health systems, private and group practices, and more to discuss new opportunities for career growth and development. Career fair participants can:
- View employer profiles and available job postings
- Meet and network with representatives from top companies and organizations
- Learn about open job positions, internships, and career development opportunities
- Gain insights into industry trends, company culture, and hiring processes
The event is open to all, but registration is required.
Professional Resources Center
Located in the bustling ENDOExpo, the Professional Resources Center is your hub for many career-advancing activities. Here you can get a professional headshot taken, network with your peers, and participate in programming, including:
Thursday, June 15
- 10:30 AM–11:00 AM: Endocrine Feedback Loop (EFL) LIVE!: Journal Club Podcast Series: Topic — Aldosterone, Renin, and Aldosterone-to-Renin Ratio Variability in Screening for Primary Aldosteronism, The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. EFL is the Society’s journal podcast, offering in-depth analysis of key articles and research.
- 11:30 AM–12:00 PM: DocMatter LIVE-Case Review: Topic area: Type 1 diabetes: “Refractory hypoglycemia off any insulin in previously known type 1 diabetic”; Topic area: Diabetes/hypoglycemia “Difficult case of hypoglycemia” DocMatter, our online member platform, is the perfect place to network with peers from around the world.
Friday, June 16
- 10:15 AM–10:45 AM: As Seen on TV: Real Patients Share Their Thyroid Eye Disease (TED), Treatment Experience.
- 1:00 PM–1:45 PM: Successfully Submitting your Manuscript to Endocrine Society Journals. Tim Beardsley, Executive Editor, Endocrine Society Publications.
- 2:00 PM–3:15 PM: Health Disparities Poster Session
- 2:15 PM–2:45 PM: DocMatter LIVE-Case Review. Topic area: Neuroendocrine and pituitary medicine, Endocrine cancer and neoplasia, “Pituitary infundibular lesion;” Topic area: Adrenal Medicine, “Management of adrenal insufficiency before colonoscopy”
Professional-Development Sessions
ENDO 2023 once again will feature a professional development track. Sessions this year include:
Thursday, June 15
- 10:00 AM: The Business of Starting and Running a Lab: Strategies to Running a Successful Lab
- 1:30 PM: Funding Your Research Grant Writing Workshop
- 3:15 PM: Rising Star Power Talks
- 4:30 PM: Navigating Microaggressions
Friday, June 16
- 10:30 AM: Effective Teaching Strategies
- 1:00 PM: Publishing Skills Lab: Communications Challenges
- 2:45 PM: Obtaining Leadership Skills and Positions: A Panel Discussion co-sponsored by Women in Endocrinology and the Endocrine Society
- 3:45 PM: Maximizing the Mentor and Mentee Relationship
Saturday, June 17
- 8:00 AM: Building Your Personal Brand through Social Media
- 9:45 AM: The Business of Medicine: Surviving the First Year of Practice
- 11:30 AM: Resiliency and Managing Burnout
- 3:30 PM: Alternative Career Paths: Industry, Government, Law, & Policy
Sunday, June 18
- 8:00 AM: Practical Advice for Foreign Medical Graduates or Scientists Planning to Come or Stay in the USA: Navigating the US Visa System
View the ENDO 2023 Program Planner for details. Click on “Browse by Session Type” followed by "Professional Development."
Early Career Forum
ENDO 2023 is the site of our Early Career Forum, a prestigious event for graduate and medical students, postdoctoral and clinical fellows, and internal medicine residents. This year’s event, held Wednesday, June 14, from 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, offers participants a wealth of sessions and activities to help launch careers and enhance endocrine knowledge. Attendees gain tools to:
- Develop new perspectives in career options for physicians, scientists, and physician scientists
- Apply expert advice to maneuver through training and career transitions
- Navigate the rigors of a career in science, including interviewing and preparing for a seminar, publishing, and transitioning through different career stages
Although attendance for the Early Career Forum has already closed, you can learn more about the program, including eligibility for future forums.
This is just a taste of what lies ahead at ENDO 2023. For more information about career activities throughout the year, visit our online Career and Professional Development site.
