Chair: Dr. KeriAnn Van Nostrand

Co-chair: Dr. Grant Senyei  

Room: Plenary Hall

Speakers: 

• How to become a successful IP fellow – Dr. Jenn Duke

• How to evaluate IP programs that best suits you – Dr. Nikhil Meena 

• Interview Skills for Both Parties: Interviewee and Interview – Dr. Tim Murgu  

• Pearls and Pitfalls of the transition to fellowship – Dr. Shreya Podder 

Matching into an Interventional Pulmonology (IP) fellowship requires strategic preparation and informed decision-making. This session will cover key aspects of the match process, including mastering interview skills from both the applicant and program perspectives, evaluating programs to find the best personal and professional fit, and setting the foundation for success as a fellow. Attendees will also gain insights into common challenges during the transition to fellowship, with practical pearls to navigate the journey smoothly. 

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Chair: Dr. Matt Aboudara 

Co-Chairs: Dr. Roy Cho, Dr. An Ho, Dr. Elliott Ho

Room: Breakout 3

High-quality procedural videos are powerful tools for education and professional engagement in Interventional Pulmonology and Advanced Bronchoscopy. This session will provide a step-by-step guide on capturing, editing, and sharing procedural content effectively for social media, conferences, and teaching. Participants will learn best practices for video production, patient privacy considerations, and strategies to maximize educational impact while expanding their professional reach.

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Chair: Dr. George Cheng

Co-Chair: Dr. Jasleen Pannu

Room: Interactive 2 

Investigator development at the AABIP meeting aims to foster research growth by connecting junior faculty with established leaders in interventional pulmonology. The Research Studio provides a structured platform where early-career investigators can present their research projects, receive constructive feedback from experienced mentors, and engage in networking opportunities to refine their ideas and advance their academic careers.  This year we will focus on AABIP grant applicants and review the grants that may be funded in the next application cycle.

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Day 1: Friday, August 15 | 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM | Room: Interactive 1
Day 2: Saturday, August 16 | 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM | Room: Interactive 1

Educator development at the AABIP meeting aims to enhance teaching effectiveness by emphasizing hands-on simulation training. The Educator Development sessions provide a structured platform where participants can refine their skills in curriculum development, interactive teaching, and delivering effective feedback, with a primary focus on immersive simulation-based learning. This year, we will highlight the best practices in designing and implementing simulation scenarios, debriefing techniques, and optimizing learner engagement to improve procedural education and clinical training.

Interested attendees must submit an application; selected applicants will be invited to participate in the session.

Deadline to apply: Monday, July 14

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