Surgeon Scientist Career Development Conference
Inaugural Surgeon Scientist Career Development Conference
October 9-10, 2025 | Duke University Campus, Durham, NC
Career development is a key component of the ASTS Surgeon Scientist committee mission.
The Inaugural Surgeon Scientist Career Development conference is designed to provide a career roadmap for early, mid, and late career surgeon scientists. The roadmap includes preconference video modules covering key aspects such as outcomes research, health services research, clinical trials, and basic science, highlighting the significance of finding one's 'why', or passion, and the value of persistence through challenges.
REGISTRATION IS OPEN
Registration Rates
Member Rate $550 Non-Member Rate $750 Trainee/Associate Rate $350 Industry Rate $850
Program
Thursday, October 9
All times are EST. Schedule is subject to change.
| 1:00PM | Introduction & Welcome |
| 1:30PM | Becoming a Surgeon Scientist |
| 2:30PM | Being a Surgeon Scientist |
| 5:30PM | Networking Reception |
Friday, October 10
All times are EST. Schedule is subject to change.
| 7:00AM | Breakfast at the Trent Semans Great Hall Atrium |
| 8:00AM | Introduction & Welcome |
| 8:30AM | Mentoring a Surgeon Scientist |
| 10:30AM | Alternative Pathways to Becoming a Transplant Surgeon Scientist |
| 12:00PM | Lunch |
| 1:00PM | The Social & Professional Network |
| 3:00PM | Keynote Speaker |
| 3:30PM | Getting to Yes for Transplant Publications |
| 5:00PM | Closing Remarks |
Book Your Room at the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
By Phone: Reserve your room by phone at (919) 490-0999 and reference the ASTS Surgeon Scientist Career Development Conference 2 (Group ID# 1121429.
Online: Reserve your room online using this link.