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Association for Academic Surgery Fall Courses


October 10 & 11, 2008
San Francisco, CA
(Prior to the American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress)

To download the advance brochure, please click here. To register, please click here.

FUNDAMENTALS OF SURGICAL RESEARCH COURSE

Course Chairs: Fiemu Nwariaku, MD, FACS, FWACS and Anees Chagpar, MD

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Those in their First Year of Research

Residents

Fellows

New Faculty

WHAT WILL BE TAUGHT?

This course provides the foundation for a successful basic or clinical science research experience, including advice and practical tips.

 
Topics include “Planning a Career in Surgical Research,” “Abstract Writing,” “Researching and Writing a Scientific Manuscript,” “Grant Writing,” and many more.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT COURSE

Course Chairs: Erich Kimchi, MD and Peter R. Nelson, MD

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Residents

Fellows

Junior Faculty

WHAT WILL BE TAUGHT?

HOW TO

Choose the right job and negotiate for what you will need to succeed.

Choose the right mentors.

Achieve balance between career and family life.

Write effective grant applications.

Plan an effective strategy for getting promoted.

 

For more information, please contact
Association for Academic Surgery Office
11300 West Olympic Blvd
Suite 600
Los Angeles, CA 90064
310-437-1606 ext. 123
Email: Jackie Weinstei
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