Dear Fellows,
Welcome to your first year of GI fellowship and to ASGE, your professional home!
As you begin this exciting new chapter, ASGE is here to support you every step of the way. We’ve created a comprehensive Fellows Journey to guide you through your training and into your early career, with resources tailored to each stage of your development from foundational skills to advanced endoscopy and leadership.
We’re excited you’ll be joining us for the upcoming First-Year Fellows Program. This highly regarded event is designed to help you lay the groundwork for a successful fellowship. You’ll gain practical insights, connect with peers, and begin building the skills that will carry you through your GI career.
In this special edition of the Trainee Advisor, you’ll find:
- An introduction to the ASGE Fellows Journey and how to make the most of each year
- A preview of the complimentary educational programs and resources available to you free of charge throughout your fellowship
- Opportunities to get involved with ASGE through mentorship, leadership and networking
- Helpful articles to support your transition into fellowship
The Trainee Advisor is a bi-monthly publication created just for fellows, offering timely updates, expert perspectives and tools to help you succeed.
We’re thrilled to welcome you to the ASGE community and look forward to seeing you at the First-Year Fellows Program.
On a personal note, I always welcome hearing from trainees. Feel free to contact me personally at axc22@cwru.edu if there is anything I can help with.
Here’s to a strong start and an exciting journey ahead!
Warm regards,
Amitabh Chak, MD, MASGE
President, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy