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ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition

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

A trainee poses for a photo with ASH's mascot, Red.

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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Trainees chat around a table at the welcome reception.

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.

An expert speaks to a trainee during a career development lunch session.

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.

Trainees listen intently to a speaker during a didactic session.

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.

Trainees talk with each other in the trainee lounge.

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.