Friday Courses
Receive in-depth updates on the latest in GI and hepatology, endoscopy, and practice management when you attend one or more of the optional Friday courses. Five courses are offered: three half-day courses, the GI Pathology and Imaging Course, the What’s New in GI Pharmacology Course, and the Practice Management Summit; one evening course, the Guide to the Guidelines; and one full-day course, the ASGE Endoscopy Course.
Women’s Initiative for Success and Elevation in Gastroenterology Leadership Course
Friday, October 25, 2024 | 1:45 pm – 6:30 pm Eastern Time
Course Directors: Calley H. Levine, MD, and Jennifer Katz, MD, FACG
Additional Course Contributors: Sangeeta Agrawal, MD, FACG, Erica R. Cohen, MD, and Sheila Rustgi, MD
Course Overview and Target Audience:
ACG’s WISE GI is a new half-day course focused on professional development and networking opportunities for female gastroenterologists at various stages in their careers. This course is intended for female gastroenterologists including senior fellows and attendings at all career stages. It is relevant to those in private practice and/or academic practice.
Course Objectives:
- Define the gender gap for women in gastroenterology and provide guidance to overcome these specific challenges.
- Equip attendees with leadership skills, practical career advancement strategies, and effective communication techniques.
- Offer actionable tips for achieving better work-life balance and thriving both personally and professionally.
- Facilitate dialogue among attendees to explore additional topics (e.g., negotiations, conflict resolutions), identify personal short- and long-term goals, and recognize ongoing gaps that need to be addressed.
| Friday, October 25, 2024 | ALL TIMES ARE LISTED IN THE EASTERN TIME ZONE | |
|---|---|
| 1:45 pm | Welcome and Introductions Calley H. Levine, MD, and Jennifer Katz, MD, FACG |
| Session 1 | Professional Growth and Career Advancement |
| 1:50 pm | Defining the Gender Gap and Breaking the Glass Ceiling Define the “gender gap” in GI and review key lessons on how women can achieve their highest potential. |
| 2:10 pm | Advancing Your Career Through Mentorship, Sponsorship, and Coaching Describe the roles of mentor, sponsor, and coach, and how each can promote women in medicine and GI. |
| 2:30 pm | Building Your Brand and Defining Your Career (You Do You!) Identify a strategic approach to developing your personal style. |
| 2:50 pm | Panel Discussion and Q & A |
| 3:05 pm | Break |
| Session 2 | Personal Development and Effective Communication |
| 3:15 pm | How to Be an Effective Communicator (How to Be Assertive Without Being a B*tch) Explain strategies to be effective and assertive with patients and peers. |
| 3:35 pm | Time Management and Practice Efficiency Identify areas for maximizing efficiency and effectiveness in the workplace. |
| 3:55 pm | Beyond the Scope: Opportunities Outside the Clinical GI Practice Discuss alternative pathways to satisfy your career goals. |
| 4:15 pm | Panel Discussion and Q & A |
| 4:30 pm | Break |
| Session 3 | Mental and Physical Wellness |
| 4:40 pm | The Keys to Wellness: How to Set Boundaries Identify methods to protect time both at work and at home. |
| 5:00 pm | Positioning for Success: Ergonomics of Endoscopy Discuss strategies for preventing injuries associated with a procedural career. |
| 5:20 pm | Panel Discussion and Q & A |
| Session 4 | Roundtable Discussions |
| 5:30 pm | Closing Remarks and Introduction to Roundtable Discussions Calley H. Levine, MD, and Jennifer Katz, MD, FACG |
| 5:35 pm | Roundtable Discussions |
| 6:30 pm | Course Adjourns |
