2024 Senior Fellows Program (2nd & 3rd Year) | September 2024-Fellowship Frenzy: The Ups and Downs of Additional Fellowship Training

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The panel discussion titled "The Ups and Downs of Additional Fellowship Training" features Andrew, Wasif, and Ashley discussing the pros and cons of extended medical training. Andrew shares his journey from internal medicine to interventional fellowship, detailing how he combined his interest in transplant hepatology with endoscopy. He notes the challenges of time commitment and the impact on family life, but emphasizes the intellectual stimulation and networking opportunities.<br /><br />Ashley discusses her experience moving from general GI fellowship to interventional training and the concerns she had as a female physician, particularly about radiation exposure during childbearing years. She underscores the importance of finding a supportive work environment and balancing professional demands with personal life.<br /><br />Wasif, with extensive training, advocates for pursuing one's interests despite the long educational path. He emphasizes the importance of selecting a supportive work environment and acknowledges the risks and pressures of interventional work.<br /><br />The discussion highlights the importance of considering both personal and professional factors when pursuing additional training and finding a practice environment that aligns with one's values and lifestyle. Overall, the panelists encourage aspiring fellows to pursue their passion while being mindful of the associated challenges.

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Speaker Panel: Andrew Yu, MD, Wasif Abidi, MD, PhD, Ashley Canipe, MD, Douglas S.
Fishman, MD, FASGE

Keywords

fellowship training

medical training

interventional fellowship

transplant hepatology

radiation exposure

supportive work environment

professional demands

personal life balance