New England Journal? JCEM? Williams? Washington Manual? Uptodate?
What have you found to be the best source of material to increase your fund of knowledge. Please share your tips here!
Friday, May 30, 2008
First Second Messenger Article
Another new academic year brings with it much change. I’m your new fellow-in-training representative and will be safeguarding your interests on the AACE Board for the next year.
A hearty thanks goes out to Christine Twining, our last fellow-in-training representative. She did an awesome job, and has set the bar very, very high for me.
Shout-outs continue to the fellows and residents who rocked the poster session during our annual meeting in May in Orlando. Those who took the phrase “happiest place on earth” literally include: oral presentation winner Lisa Gorn, poster winner John Chow, and resident poster winner Adekemi Coker. A full listing of all the winners can be found here . All of the winners celebrated by going to Disney World. Fortunately for them, they were already in Disney World.
The last shout-out goes to all of the new fellows who are starting fellowship this year. Whether you’ve set out to cure diabetes, or love treating thyroid problems, or even decided to become an endo because you originally thought it referred to an illicit substance; I welcome you.
Your head is probably spinning from your new fellowship, but you may be asking yourself, what is AACE? What is ACE? What happened to Ace Young from American Idol? I may not be able to answer all of these questions, but I’ll try.
AACE is the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (it even says so on the front of the newsletter). Basically, it’s an organization dedicated to promoting the clinical practice of endocrinology. As an endocrinology fellow, essentially we’re fighting for your interests both now and in the future.
AACE puts out the journal Endocrine Practice, has a practice management course for fellows going into private practice, creates guidelines and a diabetes roadmap to assist you in practice, helps you find a real job with Endocrinology Careers, publishes ASAP (a self assessment program to help you prepare for the boards—by the way, AACE has discounted the rate to a mere $100 for trainees so go get yours today), and puts on Endocrine University (a week-long course for Fellows at the Mayo). AACE does so much for you, and if you join now, I’ll waive the dues just for you (yes, it is free for trainees). So, hurry up and log on today!
After you join, you’ll have the opportunity to serve on one of AACE’s many committees. There’s a variety to choose from including a guidelines committee and clinical research committee. This is your chance to become active in AACE, meet the leaders in our field, and take a role in shaping the future of endocrinology.
ACE is the American College of Endocrinology. It’s the educational and scientific arm of AACE. ACE does the aforementioned Endocrine University, ASAP, Endocrine Practice, and certifies practitioners in neck ultrasound. After fellowship, you’ll want to become a FACE, a Fellow in the American College of Endocrinology. If you’re really good, you may eventually become a MACE, a Master in ACE. Thus far, there’s no PACE, RACE, or LACE, but maybe someday with grACE, theses acronyms will replACE the current ones and become commonplACE somewhere in the workplACE or at least cyberspACE.
Ace Young was recently featured on the TV show Bones.
I’ve started a blog. Here I’ll post my second messenger columns, and fellows can discuss things amongst ourselves. The first thread will be aimed at the new fellows and will ask, “What do you read to learn about endocrinology?” Please share what resources and hidden sources of clinical pearls you use with others.
And to facilitate networking, I’ll also start a fellows’ directory; so if you’d like to participate, then enter your info on the blog as well.
As your representative if you have a pressing issue, idea, or commentary feel free to post it to me on the blog or email me directly at steve.fordan@utsouthwestern.edu.
Whew! I’ve survived my first Second Messenger. Until next time, keep your feet on the ground, but keep reaching for stars ;)!
A hearty thanks goes out to Christine Twining, our last fellow-in-training representative. She did an awesome job, and has set the bar very, very high for me.
Shout-outs continue to the fellows and residents who rocked the poster session during our annual meeting in May in Orlando. Those who took the phrase “happiest place on earth” literally include: oral presentation winner Lisa Gorn, poster winner John Chow, and resident poster winner Adekemi Coker. A full listing of all the winners can be found here . All of the winners celebrated by going to Disney World. Fortunately for them, they were already in Disney World.
The last shout-out goes to all of the new fellows who are starting fellowship this year. Whether you’ve set out to cure diabetes, or love treating thyroid problems, or even decided to become an endo because you originally thought it referred to an illicit substance; I welcome you.
Your head is probably spinning from your new fellowship, but you may be asking yourself, what is AACE? What is ACE? What happened to Ace Young from American Idol? I may not be able to answer all of these questions, but I’ll try.
AACE is the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (it even says so on the front of the newsletter). Basically, it’s an organization dedicated to promoting the clinical practice of endocrinology. As an endocrinology fellow, essentially we’re fighting for your interests both now and in the future.
AACE puts out the journal Endocrine Practice, has a practice management course for fellows going into private practice, creates guidelines and a diabetes roadmap to assist you in practice, helps you find a real job with Endocrinology Careers, publishes ASAP (a self assessment program to help you prepare for the boards—by the way, AACE has discounted the rate to a mere $100 for trainees so go get yours today), and puts on Endocrine University (a week-long course for Fellows at the Mayo). AACE does so much for you, and if you join now, I’ll waive the dues just for you (yes, it is free for trainees). So, hurry up and log on today!
After you join, you’ll have the opportunity to serve on one of AACE’s many committees. There’s a variety to choose from including a guidelines committee and clinical research committee. This is your chance to become active in AACE, meet the leaders in our field, and take a role in shaping the future of endocrinology.
ACE is the American College of Endocrinology. It’s the educational and scientific arm of AACE. ACE does the aforementioned Endocrine University, ASAP, Endocrine Practice, and certifies practitioners in neck ultrasound. After fellowship, you’ll want to become a FACE, a Fellow in the American College of Endocrinology. If you’re really good, you may eventually become a MACE, a Master in ACE. Thus far, there’s no PACE, RACE, or LACE, but maybe someday with grACE, theses acronyms will replACE the current ones and become commonplACE somewhere in the workplACE or at least cyberspACE.
Ace Young was recently featured on the TV show Bones.
I’ve started a blog. Here I’ll post my second messenger columns, and fellows can discuss things amongst ourselves. The first thread will be aimed at the new fellows and will ask, “What do you read to learn about endocrinology?” Please share what resources and hidden sources of clinical pearls you use with others.
And to facilitate networking, I’ll also start a fellows’ directory; so if you’d like to participate, then enter your info on the blog as well.
As your representative if you have a pressing issue, idea, or commentary feel free to post it to me on the blog or email me directly at steve.fordan@utsouthwestern.edu.
Whew! I’ve survived my first Second Messenger. Until next time, keep your feet on the ground, but keep reaching for stars ;)!
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