GI Fellow Meet and Greet–Friday, Feb 5, 10:00am-11:30am-Beach across from Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort.

After arriving at resort on Thursday evening, use this time to meet your GI fellow colleagues informally at this Welcome Reception at our reserved cabanas on the beach. Refreshments served.

Career Skills Beyond GI Fellowship-Friday, Feb 5, 2:00pm-5:15pm. Conference Center at Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort.

At this trainee-exclusive event, start with a lecture about “Acing the GI Board Exam” and ACG’s “Guide to the Guidelines” from Brennan Spiegel, MD, and co-author of eponymous books on these topics. Then, Neena Abraham, MD, and Director of the ACG Institute for Clinical Research and Education will lead a series of brief lectures on nailing your first job interview, negotiating your first contract, and building your brand and network, among other topics.

Finding the Right Fit: Opportunities in Different GI Settings-Friday, Feb 5, 7:00pm. Conference Center at Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort (Buffet Dinner Served).

At this trainee-exclusive event, leaders in academic GI, private-equity backed large group GI practices, and locum tenens will give brief presentations. This interactive event highlights Q&A about career topics beyond managing GI disorders.

Office Hours-Saturday, Feb 6, 2:30-4:30pm. Beach across from Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort.

Meet 1:1 with senior faculty to discuss research opportunities and career development at EBMed’s dedicated cabanas on the Fort Lauderdale beach, across the Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort. Refreshments will be served and pre-meeting sign-ups will be offered

GI Jeopardy Saturday, Feb 6, 7:00pm-8:15pm. Conference Center at Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort (Buffet Dinner Served).

Form up teams with your GI trainee colleagues and be ready to answer GI trivia. EBMed swag awarded to the winners!

EBMed’s Karaoke Saturday Night, Feb 6, 8:30-11:00pm. Site-TBD.

Join us for our closing reception. Partner with your favorite faculty to sing the night away in this annual  EBMed tradition.