Held at the ENDO Annual Meeting, Professional Development Workshops offer expert insight into navigating careers in endocrine practice and research. These sessions cover career paths ranging from academic research to industry or private practice to locums. Attendees gain knowledge and learn skills that will help them grow professionally and engage with leaders in the field. These sessions are organized by the Trainee and Career Development Core Committee (TCDCC). Learn more through the ENDO 2025 Program Planner.
Speakers: Andrew Demidowich, MD, Elizabeth Haglind, MD, Mary Ann Mugo, MD
Moderator: Nicole Ehrhardt, MD
This session is designed for fellows and post-fellowship practicing endocrinologists. The goal is to compare and contrast business models for academic medicine, large group practice, and private practice. General tips will also be provided on navigating hospital administration, working with a diverse team of healthcare providers and things the panelists wish they would have known when starting in their practice setting.
Speakers: Sarah Nadeem, MD, Gayathri Devi, PhD, Cherie Butts, PhD, Laura Dichtel, MD, Ann Taylor, MD, Ellen Seeley, MD
Moderator: Mona Mashayekhi, MD, PhD
The goal of this session is to expose attendees to important leadership skills that will help participants obtain and succeed in leadership positions.
Speakers: Imali Sirisena, MD, Christine Krieger, PhD
This session will provide insight into how LinkedIn can be utilized to advance careers in endocrinology.
Speakers: Ethan Weiss, MD, Clare Lee, MD, Marisa Cruz, MD, Fred Cohen, MD
Moderator: Lisa Murphy, MD, PhD
This panel discussion will overview various non-academic career paths available to endocrinologists including careers in industry, biotech, government and biotech investing. The speakers will share their professional journey and respond to questions from audience members interested in a similar path.
Speakers: Saul Malozowski, MD, PhD, Tracy Rankin, PhD
Moderator: Sean Hartig, PhD
This Professional Development Workshop will provide attendees with insight into how to make the most of their relationship with NIH program officers and will offer an opportunity for Q&A with program officers.
Speakers: Peminda Cabandugama, MD, David Toro Tobon, MD
Moderator: Christine Krieger, PhD
This session includes discussion of common uses for Large Language Models (LLM) ranging from less risk to more risk. If possible, a demonstration with tips for prompt generation. The goal of this session is for participants to be aware of how LLMs are being used around them and to have the basic knowledge to experiment on their own.
Speakers: Layla Abushamat, MD, Diana Alba, MD, Kristy Nicks, PhD
Moderator: Sean Hartig, PhD
This session will review writing strategies for securing a K Award. Panelists will share their experiences creating specific aims, interactions with mentor and support team, navigating the training component, and career development milestones.
