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Scientific Assembly

RSA Track

Session: AAEM/RSA Track IV

Should I Do a Fellowship or Is It a $300 000 Mistake?

Wednesday, April 9, 2025
3:45pm – 4:05pm ET
Location: Alhambra/Escorial - 2nd Level
CE: 0.25 CME Credit
AAEM/RSA EM Careers

    Speaker(s)

  • Joshua Guttman, MD FRCPC FAAEM FAEMUS

    Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine
    Emory University
    Atlanta, Georgia

    Disclosure(s): Butterfly: Consultant/Advisory Board (Ongoing); Rivanna: Consultant/Advisory Board (Ongoing)

Disclosure(s):
Joshua Guttman, MD FRCPC FAAEM FAEMUS: Butterfly: Consultant/Advisory Board (Ongoing); Rivanna: Consultant/Advisory Board (Ongoing)
Fellowships available to emergency medicine graduates have been increasing in availability and type over the last several years and are continually expanding. Residents who are approaching their final year of training all ask themselves whether a fellowship is right for them. The speaker, both a former fellow and fellowship director and who has been mentoring residents on this topic over the last 10 years will discuss the pros and cons of pursuing a fellowship. Attendees will be left with a better understanding of fellowship goals and objectives as well as factors that should be considered when deciding, including both career and personal aspirations. Time will be left at the end for questions.

Learning Objectives:

  • After this session, the learner will be able to list the benefits of doing a fellowship to their career longevity and job satisfaction.
  • After this session, the learner will be able to perform a "risk-benefit" analysis as to whether a fellowship is for them.
  • After this session, the learner will be able to describe reasons that a fellowship is not something they should pursue