Workforce and Education
Choose Rheum
Austin Wheeler, MD (he/him/his)
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE, United States
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This event will not be recorded for on-demand.
Please note: This session is not eligible for CME Credits.
This dynamic roundtable session is designed to foster meaningful connections between medical students, residents, and rheumatology Fellows. Participants will rotate through a series of focused discussion tables, each led by experienced Fellows who will share insights, offer guidance, and answer questions on a wide range of career-related topics in rheumatology.
Whether you're exploring rheumatology as a potential specialty or preparing for fellowship applications, this session provides a unique opportunity to gain practical advice, build your professional network, and make informed decisions about your career path.
Roundtable Topics Include:
• Identifying a good rheumatology mentor
• Building a competitive CV
• Navigating fellowship applications
• Applying to fellowship as an International Medical Graduate (IMG)
• Pediatric rheumatology
• Med/Peds training pathways
• Early-career rheumatology research
• USSONAR and ultrasound in rheumatology
• Career options: community, academic, employed, private practice
• Evaluating and comparing fellowship programs
• Getting involved with the ACR as a trainee
• Key questions to ask during fellowship interviews
Who Should Attend:
Medical students and residents interested in rheumatology or seeking career guidance in internal medicine subspecialties.
