Trainee Activities and Services
ASH provides a variety of high-quality educational, career development, and networking opportunities to help trainees make the most of their meeting experience. The following activities and services have been identified as most relevant to the unique interests of undergraduates, medical and graduate students, residents, and fellows and are open only to annual meeting attendees with a blue trainee badge.
Trainee Activities at the 66th ASH Annual Meeting
ASH-a-Palooza
Designed for undergraduates, medical and graduate students, residents, and fellows, ASH-a-Palooza provides a variety of opportunities for trainees attending the ASH annual meeting. The 2024 event will be held from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, December 6, in the Gaslamp Quarter of San Diego!
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Trainee Welcome Reception
This informal social event immediately follows ASH-a-Palooza from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The reception provides the opportunity for undergraduates, medical and graduate students, residents, and fellows (DO, MD and PhD) to gather and celebrate with their peers.
Career Development Lunch
The Career Development Lunch provides trainees with an opportunity to meet with leaders in hematology to discuss careers in the wide array of practice areas within hematology, including basic, clinical, and translational research; PhD careers; careers in industry settings; and careers in private and clinical practice. There will be multiple tables dedicated to each career area and one faculty member at each table leading the discussion. A boxed lunch will be provided. This is a first come, first served event and is only offered in person on Saturday, December 7, from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Trainee Didactic Sessions
Offered during lunch on Sunday and Monday, the Trainee Didactic Sessions are designed to offer trainees an overview of timely and relevant career-oriented issues. Learn how to write the best CV, what it means to be an entrepreneur, how to make the transition from trainee to faculty seamlessly, and best practices on giving a scientific presentation. These sessions will only be offered in person and are not available through the virtual meeting.
Trainee Lounge
Trainees are invited to visit the Trainee Lounge located in ASH Central (San Diego Convention Center, Sails Pavilion) to meet with colleagues and recharge with complimentary refreshments.
The Trainee Lounge will be open on the following days (all times listed reflect the Pacific time zone):
| Saturday, December 7 | 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
| Sunday, December 8 | 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
| Monday, December 9 | 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday, December 10 | 7:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
Interested in Other Trainee Opportunities?
Visit our Trainee Page to learn about additional ASH trainee resources and programs.
66th ASH Annual Meeting and exposition
Registration for ASH members, non-members, groups, exhibitors, and media is now open!