AM25-MN-15-L - From Fellow to Faculty: Practical Insights for Trainees and Early Career Physicians

Monday, October 27, 2025

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM PT

Location: 25

Program Chair(s)

Christopher A. Tormey, MD

Professor of Laboratory Medicine
Yale School of Medicine
New Haven, Connecticut

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

Speaker(s)

David Daniel, MD (he/him/his)

Assistant Professor
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland

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Nalan Yurtsever, MD (she/her/hers)

Assistant Professor of Laboratory Medicine
Yale School of Medicine
Fairfield, Connecticut

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
Jeremy Jacobs, MD, MHS

Assistant Professor
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee

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Session Description: Transitioning from training to independent practice in transfusion medicine presents unique opportunities and challenges. In this dynamic panel discussion, early career faculty across the across the U.S. and Canada—including representatives from blood centers, academic institutions, and private practices—share their diverse experiences. Panelists will highlight essential skills for success, address common obstacles, and explore strategies for overcoming them. Attendees can expect to gain insights into navigating career transitions, securing effective mentorship, and establishing a professional development plan.

Learning Objectives:

Identify essential skills that are critical for success in transfusion medicine
Recognize common obstacles faced by early career faculty and those transitioning from fellowship, and evaluate different approaches to overcome them
Describe effective mentorship strategies, including how to seek mentors, set expectations, and foster productive relationships
Analyze panelists' experiences to develop a personalized professional development strategy tailored to individual career goals.