
Pathways in Reproductive Medicine
Differentiating yourself in the field of REI
Dates
From March 10th
until March 11th
2023
Location
RMANJ Basking Ridge
140 Allen Road
Basking Ridge, New Jersey
Thank you for your interest in Pathways in Reproductive Medicine!
Jason M. Franasiak, MD, HCLD.
Pathways Course Director
Is this course for you?
The Pathways in Reproductive Medicine course is designed for OB/GYN residents who have an interest in subspecialty training in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI). The expert faculty comprised of REI subspecialists will provide participants with an in-depth look at the field with an emphasis on professional differentiation. These topics can be applied in residency to help you successfully match into fellowship and can be carried forward into fellowship and practice, setting you on a path for a successful career in reproductive medicine.
Learning Objectives
Understand the field
Understand the past, present, and future of the field of reproductive endocrinology
Recognize challenges
Recognize the contemporary challenges and opportunities facing reproductive specialist
Apply Strategies
Apply proven strategies to design innovative clinical research projects
Participate
Participate in a "real-world" mock fellowship interview and CV review
Day in the Life
Gain a "day in the life" overview of a Reproductive Endocrinologist
Network
Network with global leaders in the field of Reproductive Endocrinology
SCHEDULE
Day 0
Thursday, March 9th
Arrivals
All day arrivals and check in at the Marriott Hotel in Bridgewater, New Jersey.
Day 1
Friday, March 10th
Building your REI
Fellowship Application
6:45 - 7:30 AM - Breakfast at
the Bridgewater Marriott hotel
7:30 - 8:00 AM - Shuttle from Hotel to Office
8:00 - 8:15 AM - Welcome to Pathways
– Dr. Antonio Pellicer
8:15 - 8:30 AM - Welcome and Course Overview – Dr. Jason Franasiak
8:30 - 9:00 AM - REI: Where We have been, and Where We are going – Dr. Thomas Molinaro
9:00 - 9:30 AM - The Anatomy of the REI Application – Dr. Jason Franasiak
9:30 - 9:45 AM - Coffee Break
9:45 - 10:15 AM - The REI Application - What do Fellowship Directors Look For? – Dr. Marie Werner
10:15 - 10:45 AM - How do Fellow Applicants distinguish themselves: It Starts with the Application – Dr. Stephanie Wilson
10:45 - 11:15 AM - Make the Most of Academic Preparation in Residency – Dr. Hayley Genovese
11:15 - 11:45 AM - Recommendations. Letters and Phone Call – Dr. Pavan Gill
11:45 - 12:45 PM - Lunch - Questions and Answers
12:45 - 1:15 PM - Research: Risks & Rewards for Listing your Research Efforts on your Application CV – Dr. Bat-Sheva Maslow
1:15 - 1:45 PM - The Academic Core-Lectures, Journal Club, Structured Reviews, Faculty Teaching Time
– Dr. Bat-Sheva Maslow
1:45 - 2:15 PM - Laboratory Training in REI – Dr. Kathleen Hong
2:15 - 2:30 PM - Coffee Break
2:30 - 3:00 PM - Travel to Conferences, Ground Rounds, Professional Meetings, Research and Review Courses: Where, How Often Do You Present or Teach
– Dr. Leah Roberts
3:00 - 3:30 PM - Preparing for the Interview – Dr. Jason Franasiak
3:30 - 4:00 PM - Interview Day: Tips, Tricks, and Questions to be Ready For
– Dr. Cheri Margolis
4:00 - 5:00 PM - Facility and Laboratory Tour (Fellows)
5:00 - 5:30 PM - Shuttle back to the Hotel
6:00 PM - Reception and Dinner at the Marriott Hotel
Day 2
Saturday, March 11th
Evaluating REI
Fellowship Programs
6:45 - 7:30 AM - Breakfast at
the Bridgewater Marriott hotel
7:30 - 8:00 AM - Shuttle from Hotel to Office
8:00 - 8:45 AM - The Fellowship Research Program-What is Required, Expected, and Optimal? – Dr. Emre Seli
8:45 - 9:00 AM - Selecting a Research Mentor – Dr. Emre Seli
9:00 - 9:30 AM - REIs: Are there different flavors? – Dr. Emre Seli
9:30 - 9:45 AM - Career Mentorship – Dr. Emre Seli
9:45 - 10:15 AM - Coffee Break - Questions and Answers
10:15 - 10:45 AM - Career Mentorship –
Dr. Emre Seli
The Personal Statement: A Tool for Differentiation – Dr. Michael Simoni
10:45 - 11:15 PM - Clinical Training-Genuine Learning vs Service-How do you Evaluate the Balance? – Dr. Michael Simoni
11:15 - 12:30 PM - Lunch
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GROUP 1
12:30 - 2:00 PM - Mock Interviews and CV Review
2:00 - 2:30 PM - Follow Up after the Interview Day – Dr. Jason Franasiak
2:30 - 3:00 PM - Building Your Professional Network and Looking for a Job – Dr. Jason Franasiak
3:00 - 3:30 PM - CV and Research Proposals – Dr. Jason Franasiak
GROUP 2
12:30 - 1:00 PM - Follow Up after the Interview Day – Dr. Jason Franasiak
1:00 - 1:30 PM - Building Your Professional Network and Looking for a Job – Dr. Jason Franasiak
1:30 - 2:00 PM - CV and Research Proposals – Dr. Jason Franasiak
2:00 - 3:30 PM - Mock Interviews and CV Review
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3:30- 3:45 PM - Coffee Break - Questions and Answers
3:45 - 4:15 PM - The Ultimate Goal: Well Rounded but with a Strong Clinical or Research Niche – Dr. Jason Franasiak
4:15 - 4:45 PM - Putting it All Together - What are the Keys to Evaluating and Contrasting Fellowship Programs? –
Dr. Jason Franasiak
4:45 PM - Shuttle back to the Hotel
Vouchers provided towards dinner
at the Bridgewater Marriott hotel
Fully Sponsored: Free of Cost
For residents accepted into the program, there will be no cost to the resident or residency program for participation (including travel, room and board).
Method of Participation
Residents selected for participation will have all expenses covered including travel to and from the conference, hotel accommodations and meals.
If you want to apply for this program please follow this link:
Any questions about the program or application should be addressed to Dr. Jason Franasiak at [email protected]