Trainees

Hematology Review Series

To combat the significant challenges faced by hematology trainees during the COVID-19 pandemic, ASH is proud to announce the ASH Hematology Review Series.

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Whether you are a medical student, resident, or fellow, ASH provides many programs and resources to help you advance your career as a hematologist.

Resources for the Next Generation of Hematologists

ASH Account and Free ASH Membership

Trainees can create a free ASH account to customize their communications preferences and stay up to date on the latest ASH resources, events, and educational opportunities. ASH also offers free membership to medical students, graduate students, and residents so that they can gain access to members-only resources and benefits.

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Highlighted Opportunities for Trainees

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ASH Trainee Council

The Trainee Council provides a forum for hematology trainees to discuss issues relevant to their experiences and career development. Its primary function is to advise the ASH Committee on Training about the educational needs of hematology trainees and help with developing and planning of trainee services, activities, and events, including the ASH annual meeting.

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Hematopoiesis

Written for trainees by trainees, Hematopoiesis is a quarterly newsletter containing short articles on topics including the latest ASH trainee resources, opportunities in the field, and tips for success from the rising generation of Hematologists.

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ASH-a-Palooza

Designed for undergraduates, medical and graduate students, residents, and fellows, ASH-a-Palooza provides a variety of high-quality educational, career-development, and networking opportunities to make the most of their experience at the ASH annual meetings. Micro-learning, mentorship, networking, and more!

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Educational Resources

 Hematology Course Learning Objectives
These learning objectives are designed to aid hematology course directors in curriculum development for second-year medical students. They can be used by students as a foundation to prepare for the hematology section of the United States Medical Licensing Exam. View the Objectives >
 ASH Image Bank
The ASH Image Bank is an online image library that offers a comprehensive collection of images relating to a wide range of hematologic topics. The ASH Image Bank is a public website that allows users to discover impactful, high quality, peer-reviewed hematologic images. Explore the Image Bank >
Blood Detectives
"Blood Detectives" is a YouTube series that focuses on the medical mysteries and lifesaving work of hematologists. In just minutes per episode, gain valuable insights on blood diseases and conditions like leukemia, blood clots, sickle cell disease, and more. Watch the Series >
 ASH Teaching Cases
Teaching Cases are an interactive learning resources for medical students and hematology instructors designed to simulate the steps involved in diagnosing patients. View the Teaching Cases >

ASH Awards and Training Programs

Through the ASH Award programs, the Society offers invaluable guidance to medical students, residents, and hematologists in all sub-specialty areas. These opportunities enable individuals to receive mentorship and funding, complete a research project, gain recognition from peers, and ultimately advance their careers in the dynamic field of hematology.

Abstract Achievement Awards

Each year, the American Society of Hematology (ASH) offers the following merit-based awards to select trainees who present their work at the ASH Annual Meeting.

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Early-Career Investigator Awards and Training Programs

ASH offers multiple funding, guidance, and training opportunities for early- to mid-career hematologists.

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Medical Student, Resident, and Graduate Student Awards

ASH offers both short- and long-term opportunities for aspiring hematologists in medical school or residency to conduct hematology research under the supervision of ASH member mentors.

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HFFTP

Hematology Focused Fellowship Training Program (HFFTP)

The ASH Hematology-Focused Fellowship Training Program (HFFTP) is an exclusive pathway that offers physicians the opportunity to pair comprehensive classical hematology training with career-enhancing education in transfusion medicine, sickle cell disease, hemostasis/thrombosis, as well as fields like medical education, systems-based hematology, outcomes research, health equity research, global health, safety/quality improvement, lifespan hematology, and more.

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ASH Minority Recruitment Initiative

The ASH Minority Recruitment Initiative (MRI) was created in 2003 to increase the participation of those underserved and underrepresented training in hematology-related fields and to increase their representation in the number hematologists with academic and research appointments.

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Additional Resources

 Hematology Career Planner

The ASH Trainee Council has developed a career-development tool to assist every hematology trainee, including MD/DO or PhD candidates, in crafting a plan for career success.

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Explore the Mystery of Blood

"Explore the Mystery of Blood" Curriculum

"Explore the Mystery of Blood" is a dynamic high school science curriculum designed to spark interest in the fields of science and medicine and to expose students to exciting career opportunities in hematology.

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ASH Global Initiatives

ASH provides programs that are designed specifically for hematologists working and residing outside of the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Many of the Society's other awards and training programs are also open to international participants.