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This presentation discusses the limited interactions between Fellows-in-Training (FITs), Fellowship Program Directors, and chapter leadership, highlighting the statistic that only 55% of FITs transition to FACC within three years. The session underscores the need for mentorship and better communication, as many FITs are uncertain about how to get involved. It showcases successful initiatives such as funding attendance at chapter events, symposia for FITs, and targeted programming, while also suggesting that each chapter strive to implement at least one engagement strategy.
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Engaging Fellows-in-Training:Best Practices John M. Dent Governor, Virginia Chapter David E. Winchester Fellows-in-Training Committee Chair
Background • Interactions between FITs, Fellowship Program Directors, and Chapter leadership is limited • Only 55% of FITs transition into FACC within 3 years post-training completion • The College is eager for members, and FITs are eager for professional mentors
Survey of FITs • A top concern: • FITs are looking for mentors and advice on careers • Another concern: • FITs are unaware who to get in contact with if they want to be involved
What are chapters already doing? • Fund FITs to attend Chapter events • Involve FITs/PDs in Chapter leadership • Appoint to the Council or meeting planning
What are chapters already doing? • Symposia for FITs at Chapter meetings • Research • Legal advice and practice environment • Job Fairs and Career Planning (Medaxiom) • Work/Life balance • Private Practice vs. Academics
Other Ideas • Take the Chapter to the FITs • Sponsor a breakfast or lunch • Chapter leaders come to visit training programs and talk about ACC
How can we improve? • We suggest that each chapter make a goal of trying to do at least one of: • FIT/PD member of Council • Targeted FIT programming at Chapter meeting • ‘Traveling President’ contacts with FITs/PDs
For more information David E. Winchester, MD, FIT Comm Chair david.winchester@medicine.ufl.edu (352) 273-9079 John M. Dent, MD, FACC Governor, Virginia jmd5k@hscmail.mcc.virginia.edu (434) 982-1414 Kelly Evans Ventura, FIT Committee Staff kventura@acc.org (202) 375-6613