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Fellows-in-Training Newsletter

An Update on AGS Fellows-in-Training

Spring 2001


AGS/AFAR Annual Scientific Meeting...

In Chicago, IL at the Hyatt Regency May 9-13, 2001...

Events of Special Interest to Fellows-in-Training


Pearls on Publishing
Thurs., May 10, 4:30-6:00 pm
Location: Columbus G,H
Moderator:Thomas Yoshikawa, MD

A workshop for Fellows, Junior Faculty and others who wish to hone their skills in preparing articles for publication.


Funding Your Work: Grants & Awards for Junior Faculty & Fellows
Sat., May 12, 7:00-9:00 am
Location: Grand E,F
Moderators: Eric Coleman, MD, MPH, Sidney T. Bogardus, Jr., MD

The purpose of this workshop is to provide junior faculty and fellows with current information about potential sources of research funding that will enable them to launch an academic career in geriatric medicine and aging research. An open question and answer period will follow. After this session, you will be able to 1) recognize the awards that are available for young investigators pursuing an academic career in geriatric medicine and aging research, 2) understand which awards are applicable to young investigators, based on their research interests and stage of their training/career, and 3) network with successful applicants and other young investigators pursuing an academic career in geriatric and aging research.


Fellows-in-Training Luncheon and Roundtable
Fri., May 11, 12:00-4:00pm
Location: Regency A,B

Panel includes: Dr. Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, Dr. Joe Ouslander, Dr. H. Siers, Dr. Richard Allman, Dr. Christine Cassel, Dr. Francis Salerno, Dr. Mike Wasserman, Dr. David Seats, Dr. David Reuben, Dr. Tea Johnson, Dr. Thomas Griebling, Dr. Stephanie Studenski, Dr. Sally Brooks.
Lunch Round Tables Include: Dr. Jerry Johnson, Dr. Gail Sullivan, Dr. Robert Palmer, Dr. Donald Jurvich, Dr. Jason Karlawish, Dr. Thomas Griebling, Dr. Rosemary Laird, Dr. Bruce Robinson, Dr. Christopher Vojta, Dr. Steven Counsell, Dr. Mike Wasserman, Dr. David Staats, Dr. Ted Johnson, Dr. Neil Alexander, Dr. Francis Salerno, Dr. Laurie Lavery, Dr. John Morley, Dr. Marie Bernard, Dr. Sharon Levine, Dr. Evelyn Granieri

The annual Fellows-in-Training luncheon will feature a panel presentation on geriatric career path training and professional development. The traditional roundtables gives attendees an opportunity to meet with leaders in geriatrics on a variety of topics such as job selection and balancing your personal and professional life