Trainee Activities and Services

ASH provides a variety of high-quality educational, career-development, and networking opportunities to help trainees make the most of their meeting experience. The following activities and services have been identified as most relevant to the unique interests of undergraduates, medical and graduate students, residents, and fellows and are open only to annual meeting attendees with a blue trainee badge.

ASH-a-Palooza

ASH-a-Palooza will be held Friday, December 8th from 12:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific time. All the beloved components of ASH-a-Palooza are back! Micro-learning, mentorship, networking, and more. Held at Petco Park (and streaming on the virtual platform), come hang out and network with your peers at ASH-a-Palooza!

ASH Talks

The ASH Talk sessions will be 18- to 20-minute presentations, similar to a TED Talk, with dynamic speakers presenting timely topics.

Blood Drops

The Blood Drop sessions are five to 10-minute presentations designed to provide short bursts of learning. Each micro-learning session will be done twice in a row and will allow the audience to move easily between each presentation.

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.

Trainee Welcome Reception

This informal social event immediately follows ASH-a-Palooza at Petco Park for in-person attendees. The reception provides the opportunity for undergraduates, medical and graduate students, residents, and fellows (MD and PhD) to gather with their peers.

Career-Development Lunch Sessions

This session will provide an intimate venue for trainees to meet with leaders in hematology to discuss careers in the wide array of practice areas within hematology, including basic, clinical, and translational research, PhD careers, careers in industry settings, and careers in private and clinical practice. There will be multiple tables dedicated to each career area and one faculty member at each table leading the discussion. A boxed lunch will be provided. This is a first come, first served event.

Trainee Didactic Sessions

Offered during lunch on Sunday and Monday, the Trainee Didactic Sessions are designed to offer trainees an overview of timely and relevant career-oriented issues. Learn how to write the best CV, what it means to be an entrepreneur, make the transition from trainee to faculty seamlessly, and best practices on giving a scientific presentation.

Trainee Lounge

Trainees are invited to visit the Trainee Lounge located in ASH Central (San Diego Convention Center Sails Pavilion) to meet with colleagues and recharge with complimentary refreshments. The Trainee Lounge will be open on the following days (all times listed reflect the Pacific time zone):