AAGP gladly welcomes medical students and psychiatry residents at the annual meeting. The meeting is packed with educational sessions, committee and interest group meetings for members to get more involved, and some fun social events as well. There are also several events specifically designed for trainees. Additionally, AAGP offers several options to help reduce costs for trainees to attend the meeting, through scholarships and possibilities for waived registration fees and assistance reducing hotel costs.
Scholars Program for Medical Students and General Psychiatry Residents
Supported by the Geriatric Mental Health Foundation through private donations from AAGP members
Saturday, March 6
The GMHF Scholars Fund, through the generous donations of AAGP members and staff, is providing scholarships for medical students and psychiatry residents to get involved with AAGP. A variety of scholarships will be offered, from subsidized memberships and/or meeting registration, partial travel support, to a few, prestigious full scholarships for travel and participation in the AAGP meeting and ongoing participation throughout the year. All trainees will participate in the educational programs for Medical Students and Residents, and the subsequent Mentorship Lunch (see below). Get more information and an application on the web at http://www.gmhfonline.org/gmhf/programs.html.
Scholars Program for Medical Students
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Co-Chairs: Brent Forester, MD, and E.J. Santos, MD
This program is designed to increase interest in geriatric psychiatry among medical students, inform about opportunities to learn more about clinical elective and research opportunities during medical school, inform about opportunities available in psychiatry residency programs, and connect medical students with a mentor who can help them to further their understanding of the profession and enhance their academic learning.
Scholars Program for Psychiatry Residents
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Co-chairs: Paul D. Kirwin, MD, and Alicia Romeo, MD
This program is designed to showcase the benefits of fellowship training in geriatric psychiatry, educate residents about the scope and practice of geriatric psychiatry, and foster professional relationships to assist residents with career planning now and in the future.
Mentoring Lunch
12:00 – 1:30 PM
Following the Scholars Program, all program participants will attend a luncheon to meet individually with a geriatric psychiatrist mentor. This special event is an excellent opportunity to learn more about geriatric psychiatry and make a connection with a mentor who can assist you in making career decisions, connecting with others in the field, and advancing your academic achievements.
GMHF Scholars Reception
4:00 – 5:30 PM
To celebrate the new Scholars Program, honor the trainees accepted to the program, and thank the many donors to the Scholars Fund, the Foundation is hosting a Scholars Reception.
Developing Your Research Career Breakfast
Saturday, March 6 7:00 – 9:00 AM
This breakfast meeting provides information on opportunities for new researchers in geriatric psychiatry and how to get started, obtain research training and support, and persist in the research field. This session is an excellent opportunity to ask your questions about a research career and is especially appropriate for medical students, residents, fellows, and early career scientists.
Early Investigator Poster Session
Sunday, March 7
Poster Viewing Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Poster Reception: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
The Early Investigator Poster Session features research from those in the earlier stages of their career – medical students, residents, research or clinical fellows, or junior faculty (less than two years). The poster session will again include poster rounds, in which senior researchers will meet with the new investigators and any interested conference attendees to review and discuss the posters. Poster rounds are intended to facilitate interaction between senior faculty, young researchers, and the AAGP membership in a relaxed, collegial atmosphere.
Fellowship Recruitment Exhibit
EXHIBIT OPEN THROUGHOUT THE MEETING
Meet with Training Directors
Sunday, March 7 2:00 – 3:00 PM
Stop by the geriatric psychiatry fellowship exhibit area to pick up literature about the existing fellowship programs, chat with the fellowship directors or other faculty, and even schedule appointments to meet with the fellowship directors for more extended discussions. During the designated meeting time on Sunday, many of the fellowship directors and other faculty will be available to meet with students and residents.
Registration
AAGP offers steep discounts to students, residents, and fellows on general registration and the ticketed events, as well. Details can be found on the meeting registration form.
AAGP will offer complimentary registration to medical students and residents in exchange for one day's work serving as a room monitor for the educational sessions. If you'd like to participate as a room monitor, contact Carrie Stankiewicz at cstankiewicz@aagponline.org or 301-654-7850 x112, before you register. Space is limited, so don't delay!
Want to find a roommate to share hotel costs?
Many students and trainees prefer to share hotel rooms in order to reduce hotel costs for the meeting. AAGP will assist students and residents by providing a contact list of those interested in this option. It is then the responsibility of those on the list to contact one another and make your own agreements and hotel reservations. If you would like to be included on the list, email cstankiewicz@aagponline.org.
Questions about trainee events during the annual meeting?
Contact Carrie Stankiewicz at cstankiewicz@aagponline.org or 301-654-7850 x112.
