How to make the most of your annual meeting

Attending your society's annual meetings is important for your professional development. But how do you navigate it? In this episode, we share strategies to optimize your annual meeting experience.

Key Points Discussed:

1. Plan to Attend: Whether or not you are presenting a meeting abstract, plan to attend your annual meeting.
2. Have a Plan: Develop a meeting plan that aligns with your personal objectives.
3. Create a Schedule: Create a flexible schedule so that you can navigate conflicting events and prioritize your meeting objectives.
4. Connect with Colleagues: Reconnecting with old friends and colleagues can lead to synergistic collaborations.
5. Network organically: Leverage your old friends for organic networking. Established relationships can lead to new connections.

Call to Action:

Attend our upcoming webinar on mentorship challenges

Links and Resources Mentioned:

• Webinar on "When you can't find a research mentor" on December 20th
• Podcast website for engagement via voicemails or DMs