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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 and Program coming soon to the ASTS Events webpage.

Hear from Surgeon Scientist Committee Chair, Satish Nadig, MD, PhD, on beginning your career as a surgical-scientist!

SSCDC Hotel

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. 

Add your name to the Early Interest list for more information.


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