Whether you’re navigating clinical advances or learning research and academic skills, Digestive Disease Week® (DDW) is here to support you. By connecting with fellow digestive health clinicians, researchers and industry professionals from around the world, you will gain the tools and confidence you need to make the best decisions for your career.
Sign up now to join us May 3–6 and secure discounted registration! Register by April 30 to save. If you’re not a member, we encourage you to visit one or more society websites to join to get the member rate.
DDW Trainee and Early Career Lounge
Meet with other trainees and young GI attendees for fun activities, plus get tips during Meet-the-Expert sessions all four days of the event. Topics and times will be posted soon.
Hours of Operation:
Saturday, May 3–Monday, May 5: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. PDT
Tuesday, May 6: 8 a.m.–4 p.m. PDT
Be Empowered
Open your horizons by exploring the most exciting research and education in digestive diseases. Sessions, posters and ePosters are organized by DDW Tracks, making it easy to choose the education and research that’s interesting to you. For example, all sessions related to training are tagged to the DDW Education and Training Track. Browse the full meeting agenda using the DDW Meeting Planner.
Want more info? Check out this page on the DDW website for attendees who are in training, where you can browse session highlights relevant for your career stage, such as:
- Best of Liver Fellow Network: Sunday, May 4: 11a.m.–12:30 p.m. PDT
- Career Development for the Emerging Hepatologist: Academic Skills: Monday, May 5: 7–8:30 a.m. PDT
- AGA Board Review Course: Sunday, May 4: 1:30–5:30 p.m. PDT
Be Connected
Find community among fellow digestive disease professionals. DDW has a multitude of opportunities to connect with both peers and leading experts.
- Poster Hall: Meet researchers in the Poster Hall each day from 12:30-1:30 p.m. PDT.
- Exhibit Hall: Meet with trusted industry partners and discuss your specific needs Sunday, May 4–Tuesday, May 6.
- DDW Career and Recruitment Center: Find what you need to take the next step in your career. We’re partnering with Health eCareers to provide a central place to get advice and meet with potential U.S. employers.
- DDW Career Fair: Connect with potential employers from U.S. private practices, group practices, hospitals, health systems and other recruiters. This event is hosted by Health eCareers. RSVP today.
- DDW Breakfast Connections ($): Have dynamic and scholarly discussions in a small-group, informal setting with fellow GI professionals. The cost is reduced for trainee attendees.
Chief GI fellow Omar Tageldin, MD, shares how DDW helps him take the next step in his career.