2021 TAPF Annual Meeting [Virtual Meeting]

Virtual Meeting

July 31, 2021

8:00AM - 11:00AM US Central Time (8:00PM - 11:00PM Thailand)

Agenda:

General Information

This annual education program is organized by the Thai-American Physician Foundation (TAPF). This year, we are presenting a workshop with a focus on “Career development for foreign medical graduates”, extending experiences of prior and current Thai medical trainees in the United States, and then pivoting into tips for successful residency and fellowship matching including tele-interview platform.

There will be an abstract presentation sessions, where students and medical trainees will have an opportunity to present their research projects. All abstracts presented at the 2021 TAPF annual meeting will receive focused attention and constructive feedback from attendees and faculty. Top abstract winners in each level of training and abstract category will be invited to give a 5-minute live presentation during the virtual meeting.

Learning Objective

Prepare a competitive residency and fellowship application

List the tips for effective interviews

Meeting Agenda

8:00 – 8:05 PM Introductions

8:05 – 8: 20 PM Residency and Fellowship Interviews

8:20 – 9:10 PM Abstract Presentation Session 1

9:10 – 9:25 PM How to prepare your CV

9:25 – 9:40 PM How to prepare your Personal Statement

9:40 – 10:25 PM Abstract Presentation Session 2

10:25 – 10:50 PM Sharing Experiences from Residents and Fellows: Q&A sessions

10:50 – 11.00 PM Abstract Presentation Awards

Abstract Submission

TAPF committee invites medical trainees, graduates, and faculty to submit abstracts to the 2021 TAPF annual meeting. The program will feature oral presentations. There will be certificate for the best abstract presentations. Abstracts from trainees (medical students, residents, fellows, and postdocs) will receive a selection priority.

New abstract category for this year, COVID 19 related topics are welcome! Abstracts will be considered for presentation if they have not been previously published as an article at the time of submission.

If you are interested in submitting an abstract, please go to an online abstract submission below.

Abstract submission: April 17, 2021- June 17, 2021 11.59 PM CST

Abstract acceptance will be notified by July 3, 2021 11:59 PM CST

Please do not hesitate to contact TAPF at tapf.net@gmail.com if you have questions regarding the abstract submission or need guidance for determining research for the submission or writing an abstract. We look forward to receiving your submissions!

Abstract submission online: https://redcap.link/2021TAPFCallforAbstract

Register online at: https://tapf2021.eventbrite.com (No Registration Fee)

For questions/ information, contact: tapf.net@gmail.com or visit www.tapf.net