​​The ISTH Congress offers a variety of resources and activities for early career professionals including Master Classes, Career Development Sessions and the Early Career Lounge. Learn more about those offerings below:

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Early Career Session - Saturday, June 21, 08:00-10:30

Topic: Diverse career paths within and outside of academia
This session requires pre-registration and is for Early Career/Reach the World attendees ONLY.
Please pre-register here. 

Developed by the ISTH Early Career Committee, this session will be a unique opportunity for early career professionals to learn about the variety of career paths available and advice for how to prepare for transitions, interviews and becoming a leader. The program will include a Welcome Message from ISTH President Pantep Angchaisuksiri, a series of talks showcasing the career journeys of notable professionals in the field. Attendees will also participate in round table discussions covering advice on how to use their training to prepare for a career outside of academia, how to design their CV and market themselves, how to start a lab, and more. 

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Career Development Sessions:

The ISTH Career Development Sessions are targeted towards clinical and research fellows, postdoctoral researchers, as well as faculty in the early stages of their career. Each small group will consist of young investigators with similar career interests allowing them to meet with leaders in the field that are well-known and established investigators. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions about the topic or discuss scenarios they have encountered on the topic, get career advice, and even establish life-long connections, an important aspect of the ISTH.

 

Situated in small groups of 15 attendees per session, speakers will be asked to give a short introduction (5 minutes) to help break the ice and get everyone comfortable, after which there will be an informal and interactive exchange of questions and discussion. Attendees will be required to pre-book their spot for each class.

 

The Career Development Sessions will be on Sunday, June 22, through Tuesday, June 24, from 07:00 – 7:45 and from 12:15 – 13:00.

 

To register: 

• For new attendees, you will have the opportunity to select one Master Class or one Career Development session during the registration process. Please note that your seat is not guaranteed until your registration is completed and paid.

• Already registered? Log in to your registration account and click on the “Master Classes” tab in the left-hand menu. Note: Attendees are only allowed to select 1 master class or 1 career development session throughout the Congress (not by day).

 

Master Classes:

The ISTH Master Class Sessions are specifically targeted towards Early Career and Reach-the-World at attendees. These sessions will allow them to meet with leaders in the field and well-known and established investigators. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions about the topic or discuss scenarios they have encountered on the topic, get career advice and establish life-long connections, an important aspect of the ISTH.

 

Situated in small groups of 30 attendees per session, speakers will be asked to give a short introduction to help break the ice and get everyone comfortable, after which there will be an informal and interactive exchange of questions and discussion. Attendees will be required to pre-book their spot for each class.

 

The Master Classes will be held on Sunday, June 22, through Tuesday, June 24, from 07:00 – 7:45 and from 12:15 – 13:00.

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To register: 

• For new attendees, you will have the opportunity to select one Master Class or one Career Development session during the registration process. Please note that your seat is not guaranteed until your registration is completed and paid.

• Already registered? Log in to your registration account and click on the “Master Classes” tab in the left-hand menu. Note: Attendees are only allowed to select 1 master class or 1 career development session throughout the Congress (not by day).

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Early Career Lounge:

The Early Career Committee (ECC) invites you to join us at the ISTH Washington, D.C. Early Career Lounge! Located in Room 102 A, this space is tailored to early career professionals. Enjoy networking opportunities and an exclusive space to take a break from 10:30 – 17:00 Saturday; 09:00 – 17:00 Sunday - Tuesday. See a schedule of activities hosted by the ISTH ECC below:

 

Sunday, June 22

• 10:45 – 11:15: ISTH Congress Guide for First-Timers
  Will ISTH Washington, D.C. be your first ISTH Congress, or are you intrigued about optimizing your Congress experience? Join the ISTH ECC and fellow first-timers to glean insights on making the most of the Congress, from start to finish, and beyond.

• 12:15 – 12:45: Meet the ISTH Early Career Committee
  Curious about the ISTH ECC and how you can get involved? Join for a relaxed Meet & Greet with ECC members to learn about the work and initiatives of the committee and how they support early career professionals.

• 12:45 – 13:45: Meet the SSC Leadership and learn how to get involved
  Join for an opportunity to connect with leaders of the ISTH Scientific and Standardization Committee (SSC) and explore avenues for involvement. From joining an SSC subcommittee to serving as one of the early career designated co-chairs, the SSC offers a number of ways for early career professionals to get involved!

• 16:00 – 17:00: ISTH opportunities for early career professionals
  Join us to explore exciting early career opportunities available through ISTH, including  Training and Reach-the-World Fellowships, Fundamental Research Career Development Awards, the dynamic Mentor-Mentee Match Program, and much more. Don’t miss this unique chance to connect, ask questions, and discover how you can take your next step with ISTH!

 

Monday, June 23

• 12:15 – 12:45: How to get involved in peer reviewing: Q&A with the JTH and RPTH Editors in Chief
  Interested in learning what it takes to be a great peer reviewer? Join for an informal Q&A where early career researchers can dive into the peer-review process, Pick up key do’s and don’ts, and discover how to get involved with reviewing for leading journals like JTH and RPTH.

• 12:45 – 13:45: Peer Mentoring: Early Career Professionals in the Spotlight
  Curious about the journey to a successful abstract? Join this event showcasing some of the top-scoring early career abstract presenters from ISTH Washington, D.C. Learn about their process, network, and set yourself up for success at future ISTH Congresses.

• 16:00 – 17:00: Networking with Industry: Research careers outside academia
  Join for an informal Meet & Greet with leading professionals working in industry- continuing the conversation from the ISTH Washington, D.C. Early Career Session on research careers beyond academia. Connect, ask questions, and gain real-world insights into careers outside the traditional academic track.

 

Tuesday, June 24

• 12:45 – 13:45: Peer Mentoring: How to approach Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  A follow-up to the special session on AI, offering a casual space to continue the conversation. Whether you're just getting started or looking to better understand how to effectively use and get the most out of AI tools, Come chat about pragmatic aspects, best practices, functionality, and real-world applications.

• 16:00 – 17:00: ISTH 2025 Social: Congress Wrap-up
  Reconnect with colleagues you have met during the Washington, D.C. Congress and recharge before the last evening. Find out how to get involved in future ISTH programs and share your feedback for what you’d like to see at future Congresses.