ASH-a-Palooza
ASH-a-Palooza
Designed for undergraduates, medical and graduate students, residents, and fellows, ASH-a-Palooza provides a variety of opportunities for trainees attending the ASH annual meeting.
Join us at ASH-a-Palooza 2026 on December 11 from 12 noon to 5 p.m. in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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ASH Talks
The ASH Talk sessions will be 18- to 20-minute presentations, similar to a TED Talk, with dynamic speakers presenting timely topics.
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Blood Drops
The Blood Drop sessions are 10-minute career development presentations designed to provide short bursts of learning. Each micro-learning session will be held twice in a row and will allow the audience to move easily between each presentation.
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Blood Buddies
In-person trainees will have the opportunity to meet with leaders in the field! Trainees can sign up for a one-on-one Blood Buddy 10-minute mentoring session with a faculty member.
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Blood Booths
Trainees will have the opportunity to explore interactive booths at ASH-a-Palooza. Chat with peers, take part in live training sessions, learn from experts, explore ASH opportunities, and more!
Sample ASH-a-Palooza Tracks
Confused about what session line-up might be the most relevant to you? Here are a couple of sample schedules to help you get the most value out of your ASH-a-Palooza experience.
12:00 noon: Doors open! Come grab lunch, see colleagues. meet new friends and attend an ASH Talk.
1:35 p.m.: Attend the Research (PhD/lab) Career Track Blood Drop and hear lessons learned and best practices from a seasoned research professional.
1:55 p.m.: Attend the Industry Career Track Blood Drop and learn tips for success for navigating this career path.
2:15 p.m.: Attend another ASH Talk.
2:45 p.m.: Attend the Awards for Medical/Grad Students Blood Drop to learn about the ASH Graduate Hematology Award, specifically geared towards doctoral students conducting research on hematology-focused projects. Or, if you are considering a postdoc/junior faculty position, explore ASH’s Translational Research Training in Hematology (TRTH) award at the Research (PhD/lab) Career Track Blood Drop.
3:05 p.m.: Attend a PhD/Lab Blood Buddy session to get one-on-one career advice and coaching customized to your questions and professional goals.
3:20 p.m.: Check out the Blood Booths and talk to representatives from industry and federal agencies and learn about ASH’s informational resources and awards for graduate students just like you.
3:45 p.m.: Grab one final Blood Drop on “How to Get Your Dream Job as a Basic/Translational Scientist"
4:05 p.m.: Finish out the day with an engaging human-centered story about the hematology profession and a rousing game of Red Cell Rumble where you test your hematology knowledge against your peers.
5:00 p.m.: Celebrate your accomplishments and network at the Trainee Welcome Reception.
12:00 noon: Doors open! Come grab lunch and meet other international trainees and mentors at the International Trainee Welcome. Then join your new contacts for the first ASH Talk.
1:35 p.m.: Attend the Clinical Investigator Career Track Blood Drop and hear lessons learned and best practices from a seasoned translational research professional.
1:55 p.m.: Stick around at the same Clinical Investigator Career Track Blood Drop station to learn about the ASH Clinical Research Training Institute – open to international trainees, which trains fellows on the skills to transform research ideas into impactful studies.
2:15 p.m.: Attend another ASH Talk.
2:45 p.m.: Attend one or two Blood Buddy sessions, including on the topic of International Medical Graduates to get one-on-one career advice and coaching customized to your questions and professional goals.
3:25 p.m.: Grab one final Blood Drop on “Dos and Don’ts of Grant Writing."
3:35 p.m.: Check out the Blood Booths to take part in live training sessions and learn about ASH’s informational resources and awards for international trainees just like you.
4:05 p.m.: Finish out the day with an engaging human-centered story about the hematology profession and a rousing game of Red Cell Rumble where you test your hematology knowledge against your peers.
5:00 p.m.: Celebrate your accomplishments and network at the Trainee Welcome Reception.
12:00 noon: Doors open! Come grab lunch, see colleagues. meet new friends and attend an ASH Talk.
1:35 p.m.: Attend the Pediatrics Career Track Blood Drop and hear lessons learned and best practices from a seasoned pediatric professional.
1:55 p.m.: Attend the Clinician-educator Career Track Blood Drop and learn tips for success for navigating this career path.
2:15 p.m.: Attend another ASH Talk.
2:35 p.m.: Check out the Blood Booths to take part in live training sessions and learn about ASH’s informational resources and awards for clinical practitioners just like you.
3:05 p.m.: Attend the Medical Educators Institute Blood Drop to learn about the ASH award that helps launch fellows on their medical education careers.
3:25 p.m.: Grab one final Blood Drop on “How to Build a Mentorship Team" or "Choosing YOU While Building a Career."
3:45 p.m.: Attend a Pediatric Clinical Classical Blood Buddy session to get one-on-one career advice and coaching customized to your questions and professional goals.
4:05 p.m.: Finish out the day with an engaging human-centered story about the hematology profession and a rousing game of Red Cell Rumble where you test your hematology knowledge against your peers.
5:00 p.m.: Celebrate your accomplishments and network at the Trainee Welcome Reception.
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Trainee Welcome Reception
This informal social event immediately follows ASH-a-Palooza for in-person attendees. The reception provides the opportunity for undergraduates, medical and graduate students, residents, and fellows (DO, MD, and PhD) to network and celebrate with their peers.