2027 Details Coming Soon!

 

PES Medical Student/Resident Education Subcommittee

PES Discovery Program Committee
Doris Fadoju
(Subcommittee Chair)
Nandini Vijayakanthi
(Subcommittee Co-Chair)

 

PedsENDO Discovery Program

The PedsENDO Discovery Program launched in 2019 as part of a multi-pronged approach to address workforce shortage in pediatric endocrinology.

Medical students, first and second year residents​ interest​ed in ​pursuing a possible career in Pediatric endocrinology will be nominated ​to attend the 2027 PES Annual Meeting.

Program Overview:

  • Participants will receive complimentary registration and a $1,200 USD grant to offset their cost of travel and lodging for the PES 2026 Annual Meeting in San Francisco from May 13- 16.
  • Participants will be introduced during the meeting to PES leadership, including members of the PES Education Subcommittee to learn more about choosing a career in pediatric endocrinology.
  • Participants will be expected to participate fully in the conference and attend PES sessions, and attend all sessions for the Discovery program in order to receive funding.
    • Sessions (with times and dates to be confirmed):
      • First Session – 3 hours
        Second Session – 2 hours
      • Third Session – 2 hours
  • After the meeting, each student is required to provide feedback. Feedback will include a short survey and a brief paragraph describing their experience.

Criteria for Nomination:

  • The program is open to ​all medical students, first and second year residents.

Thank you to the PES Platinum and Gold Mission Alliance Partners for their support of the PES medical student workforce development programs.