The Spring Retreat targets Pediatric Endocrine Society (PES) members in their first or second year of Pediatric Endocrinology fellowship training. The Retreat is held annually in association with the PES Annual Meeting. The 2024 Retreat will take place May 5-7, 2024 in Chicago, IL, following the Annual Meeting. The goals of the Spring Retreat are to develop and practice critical thinking skills in clinical Pediatric Endocrinology, learn about different career trajectories within the field, and network with other fellows and faculty. Fellows will prepare and present cases to an audience of peers and faculty.

The two-day Retreat has approximately 12 hours of programming. Programming includes the interactive case discussions prepared and presented by fellows with mentorship from assigned faculty; social events for networking and informal discussion; and didactic lectures by nationally known experts. Topics may include areas of special interest and controversy within Pediatric Endocrinology. PES provides room and board at the Sheraton Grand Hotel for participants during the Retreat.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Applicants must be a current pediatric endocrinology fellow, either in the first or second year of training
  • Applicants in the 3rd year of training may apply if they are the only fellow from a 3-year program.
  • Have not previously attended a PES Fellows' Retreat.
  • Must be a PES In-Training member in good standing (dues paid through 2024) to be eligible. PES membership should be activated or renewed BEFORE November 30, 2023, in time to meet the Fellows Retreat application deadline.

Applicants must be a current pediatric endocrinology fellow and PES In-Training member in good standing (dues paid through 2024) to be eligible. PES membership should be activated or renewed BEFORE November 30, 2023, in time to meet the Fellows Retreat application deadline. If more applications are received than available positions, the Fellows' Retreat Committee will consider number of applicants per program, year of training, and geographic diversity in selecting applicants.

  • PES Membership Deadline: November 30, 2023
  • Fellows Retreat Application Deadline: Friday, December 8, 2023

Note: Once PES has received the application form, CV, and Reference Form, the applicant will receive an email confirming that the application is complete.