Expanded to six events across the United States, each AGA Women in GI Regional Workshop provides an incredible networking and career development opportunity with local women leaders. Register today and get the tools you need to overcome challenges, achieve your career goals, and maintain an effective work-life balance with:
- An expanded network of fellow women colleagues committed to your personal and professional success.
- New leadership and career-enhancing skills to navigate both the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century healthcare environment.
- Enhanced mentorship and sponsorship opportunities as you're immersed with the top women leaders in the field of GI.
Travel grants available: Maria A. Leo-Lieber Scholarship Award
The Maria A. Leo-Lieber Scholarship Award supports women in academic research with leadership training and networking opportunities for career advancement in gastroenterology and hepatology. The travel grant is to support travel and registration fees for early career women up to three years out of training.
Qualified applicants can apply for a travel scholarship using the application link included in their workshop registration confirmation email.
Who should attend
The audience includes Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist, Physicians, Trainees, Early-Career Physicians, Advanced Practice Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, and other Mid-Level Practitioners.
Deadlines:
Maria Leo-Lieber Travel Award Application Deadline
Rocky Mountain West – Aug 23, 2024
Southwest – Aug 30, 2024
Southeast – Oct. 18, 2024
Workshop Registration Deadline
Rocky Mountain West – Aug. 30, 2024
Southwest – Sept. 6, 2024
Southeast – Oct. 25, 2024
Registration fee: $50 in-person | $25 early career | $25 virtual
Rocky Mountain West:
Colorado Springs, CO
The Lodge at Flying Horse
Sept. 6-7, 2024
Southwest:
University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, TX
Sept. 13-14, 2024
Southeast:
University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL
Nov. 1-2, 2024
Northeast:
University of Pennsylvania
Jordan Medical Education Center - Law Auditorium
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Midwest:
University of Chicago
Gleacher Center
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Western:
University of California, Los Angeles
Luskin Conference Center
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Sponsorship:
This Program is sponsored by Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems Inc.
Midwest
If you missed our Midwest workshop, join us in-person or virtually at one of our remaining locations.
University of Chicago
Gleacher Center
Feb. 24, 2024
Course directors:
Northeast
If you missed our Northeast workshop, join us in-person or virtually at one of our remaining locations.
University of Pennsylvania
Jordan Medical Education Center - Law Auditorium
Jan. 20, 2024
Course directors:
Western
University of California, Los Angeles
Luskin Conference Center at UCLA
425 Westwood Plaza
April 27, 2024
Course directors:
PRELIMINARY AGENDA
Agendas are Subject to Change
| Date/Time | Presentation |
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| Friday, Apr. 26 | |
| 6-8 p.m. | Reception |
| Hors d'Oeuvres and Drinks, Outside Patio | |
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| Saturday, Apr. 27 | |
| 8-8:30 a.m. | Welcome and Ice Breaker |
| 8:30-9:30 a.m. | Mastering Negotiation Skills in the Workplace |
| Susan Reynolds, MD, PhD, The Institute of Medical Leadership | |
| 9:30-10:25 a.m. | Strategies for Successful Career Transitions |
| Heather Patton, MD, AGAF, University of California, San Diego | |
| 10:25-10:35 a.m. | Break |
| 10:35-11:30 a.m. | Variable Career Models Panel Discussion |
| Moderator: Amanda Krause, MD, University of California, San Diego | |
Panel: Lin Chang, MD, University of California, Los Angeles; |
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| 11:30-12:25 p.m. | Financial Fitness: Smart Strategies for Money Management |
| Latifat Akintade, MD, MoneyfitMD | |
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| 12:25-1:15 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:15-2 p.m. | Breath of Serenity: Mindfulness Meditation and Diaphragmatic Breathing |
| Suzanne Smith, MSN, NP, CMT-P, University of California, Los Angeles | |
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| 2-2:55 p.m. | Connecting for Change: The Power of Advocacy and Networking |
| Folasade (Fola) P. May, MD, PhD, MPhil, UCLA Health | |
| 2:55-3 p.m. | Closing Remarks |
Rocky Mountain West
Colorado Springs, CO
The Lodge at Flying Horse
Sept. 6-7, 2024
Registration deadline: Aug. 30, 2024
Course directors:
PRELIMINARY AGENDA
Agendas are Subject to Change
| Date/Time | Presentation |
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| Friday, Sept. 6 | |
| 6:00 p.m. | Networking Reception |
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| Saturday, Sept. 7 | |
| 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. | Registration and Breakfast |
| 8:30 – 8:45 a.m. | Welcome/Introduction |
| Lisa Mathew MD, MSPH, Tolulope O. Falaiye, MD, Ann D. Flynn, MD | |
| 8:45 – 9:30 a.m. | Intentional Career Planning |
| Cara L. Mack, MD | |
| 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. | Your Professional Net Worth is Your Network |
| Jennifer A. Christie, MD | |
| 10:15 – 10:45 a.m. | Group photo & Networking break |
| 10:45 – 11:45 a.m. | Panel Discussion: Making your work life work for you |
| Lisa Mathew MD, MSPH, Tolulope O. Falaiye, MD, Ann D. Flynn, MD, Jennifer A. Christie, MD, Cara L. Mack, MD, and Ashley T. Evans, MD | |
| 11:45 – 12:45 p.m. | Lunch |
| 12:45 – 1:30 p.m. | It’s a Fine Line Between Boss and Bitch |
| Ashley T. Evans, MD | |
| 1:30 – 1:45 p.m. | Closing Remarks |
| Lisa Mathew MD, MSPH, Tolulope O. Falaiye, MD, Ann D. Flynn, MD | |
Southeast
University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL
Nov. 1-2, 2024
Registration deadline: Oct. 25, 2024
Course directors:
PRELIMINARY AGENDA
Agendas are Subject to Change
| Date/Time | Presentation |
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| Friday, November 1st | |
| Social Event | |
| Location: TBD | |
| Saturday, November 2nd | |
| Location: Lakeside Pavilion 1000 | |
| 7:00 – 8:15 a.m. | REGISTRATION / BREAKFAST |
| 8:15 – 8:30 a.m. | WELCOME (Course directors) |
| 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. | KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Pathway to Presidency: From Membership to Presidency: My Journey in AGA |
| Maria T. Abreu, MD (University of Miami) | |
| 9:00 – 9:30 a.m. | Empowering Tomorrow’s Healthcare Leaders: Effective Tools & Lessons for Navigating Challenges in Medicine |
| Ann Brown, MD (Duke University) | |
| 9:30 – 10:00 a.m. | Unlocking Your Potential: Maximizing Opportunities & Negotiating Your Worth |
| Jamie Kinnucan, MD (Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville) | |
| 10:00 – 10:20 a.m. | PANEL Q&A (Moderator: Oriana Damas, MD) |
| 10:20 – 10:30 a.m. | BREAK |
| 10:30 – 11:00 a.m. | Define Your Why, Your Way & Your Brand for Career Success |
| Aline J. Charabaty, MD (John Hopkins School of Medicine) | |
| 11:00 – 11:30 a.m. | Maximizing Moments: Harness the Power of Every Minute to Reclaim Your Time & Make Every Day Count |
| Morgan Sendzischew, MD (University of Miami) | |
| 11:30 – 12:00 p.m. | PANEL Q&A (Moderator: Jane Onken, MD) |
| 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | POWER HOUR: LUNCH & NETWORKING |
| 1:00 – 1:30 p.m. | Building Your Financial Future: Strategies for Effective Wealth Management & Asset Investment |
| Meredith Laurienzo RBC Wealth Management | |
| 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. | Crafting Your Career: Strategies for Success in Academia & Private Practice |
| Mariam Naveed, MD AdventHealth (Introduction) | |
| How to Prepare & Strategize for Academic Promotions | |
| Joanne Wilson, MD (Duke University; Academia) | |
| How to Succeed as a Private Practice Physician/ Being a Leader in Private Practice | |
| Colleen Schmitt, MD (Galen Medical Group, Tennessee; Private Practice) | |
| 2:30 – 3:00 p.m. | Maintaining Your Glow: The Art of Self-healing & Nurturing Self-care |
| Megan Riehl, MD (University of Michigan) | |
| 3:00 – 3:30 p.m. | PANEL Q&A (Moderator: Mariam Naveed, MD) |
| 3:30 – 3:40 p.m. | Wrap up (Course Directors) |
Southwest
University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, TX
Sept. 13-14, 2024
Registration deadline: Sept. 6, 2024
Course directors:
PRELIMINARY AGENDA
Agendas are Subject to Change
AGA Southwest Regional Women in GI Workshop
September 14, 2024
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston Texas
1515 Holcombe Blvd.
Houston, TX 77030
AGENDA
Friday, September 13th
6–8 p.m. Happy Hour & Networking
Salento Bistrot
2407 Rice Blvd, Houston, TX 77005
Saturday, September 14th
Location: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston Texas
CPB (Cancer Prevention Building) 8th Floor
Dress: Business Casual
7:30 - 8 a.m. Breakfast
8 – 8:20 a.m. Welcome & Introduction
Mehnaz Shafi, MD, MD Anderson
Richa Shukla, MD, Baylor
Jaclyn Tuck, MD, Mayo Clinic
8:20 – 9 a.m. Financial Freedom for Female Physicians
Latifat Akintade, MD, MSB, MoneyfitMD (Zoom)
9 – 9:30 a.m. Championing Self-Advocacy
Mimi Wang, MD, MD Anderson
9:30 – 9:45 a.m. Break and Refreshments
9:45 - 10:15 a.m. Unmasking Confidence-Conquering Imposter Syndrome
Rhonda Souza MD, Baylor Scott and White
10:15 – 10:45 a.m. From Glass Slippers to Glass Ceilings: How to Deal With
Microaggressions at Work
Lavanya Viswanathan, MD, MS, MD Anderson
10:45 - 11:30 a.m. Career Navigation Roundtable
Moderator: Lavanya Viswanathan, MD, MS, MD Anderson Panelists:
Manreet Kaur, MD, Mayo Clinic
Reena Chokshi, MD, Baylor
Supriya Rao, MD, Integrated GI Consultants
Cathy Rytting, APRN, MD Anderson
Trainee representative
11:30 – noon Lunch
12:15 – 1:15 p.m. Women’s Health
Frederick Larsen, MD, Advanced Fertility Care (Zoom)
Round table:
Richa Shukla, MD, Baylor (Moderator)
Astin Worden, MD, Mayo Clinic (family & training)
Jamie Bering, MD, Mayo Clinic (egg preservation)
Milena Gould, MD, Baylor (IVF)
1:15 – 1:45 p.m. Ergonomics in Endoscopy
Gottumukkala Raju, MD and Mehnaz A. Shafi, MD,
MD Anderson Center
Shifa Umar, MD, Baylor
1:45 – 2 p.m. Move Your Body, Move Your Bowels
Jaclyn Tuck, MD, Mayo Clinic
2 – 2:45 p.m. Wellness & Conquering Burnout
Neena S. Abraham, MD, Mayo Clinic
2:45-3 p.m. Wrap-up