Resources for ASH Ambassadors

ASH is proud of the new ambassadors who will serve as the face of the Society, helping to inspire and support the next generation of hematologists. The ASH Ambassador program supports recruitment and retention of trainees to hematology and to the Society by fostering mentor relationships and increasing awareness of ASH’s career development and training programs.

The following reference materials are intended to serve as resources for ASH Ambassadors. These materials will be updated and augmented periodically. Recommendations for additional resources can be submitted to awards@hematology.org.

Student Interest Group (SIG) Framework

A central role of an ASH Ambassador is to establish and lead Student Interest Groups (SIGs) at their medical school campus. These SIGs will serve as hubs for learning, networking, and collaboration for medical students and will be key to guiding the next generation of healthcare professionals toward rewarding careers in hematology. To provide some framework for the ASH Ambassador leading the Hematology Student Interest Group (SIG), the ASH Ambassador will ideally incorporate three key aspects when hosting activities on- or off-campus throughout the year: Research aspects, social/professional aspects, and clinical aspects.

See example activities for each category below.

Reference Materials

ASH Ambassadors can direct their Student Interest Groups (SIGs) to the curated list of resources found on the ASH Trainees page. These resources are designed to help medical students, residents, and fellows advance their careers in hematology. Speak to your SIGs today about taking advantage of the many opportunities that ASH offers to the next generation of hematologists!

For more information about the ASH Ambassador program, please contact the ASH Training Department at training@hematology.org.