2027 AGA-AASLD Academic Skills Workshop

Date : Friday, March 5, 5:30 pm - Sunday, March 7, 8:00 am (EST)
Location : InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile, Chicago, Illinois

The 2027 AGA-AASLD Academic Skills Workshop (ASW) is a collaborative initiative hosted by the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) and the American Association for the Study of Liver Disease (AASLD), to help GI fellows and early career members pursue a future in academic medicine. Participants will have the opportunity to explore the field by gaining direct access to leading faculty, receive guidance on topics such as how to build a career in health services research, and learn how to maximize and build a network of peers.  

Sessions will include: 

  • Academic Skills: Presenting, Publishing, and Promoting Your Research [Panel Discussion] 
  • Funding Your Research Path: NIH / Early Career Funding 
  • Understanding The Editorial Process 
  • What To Look for in a Mentor 

Lodging accommodations are covered by AGA, and selected participants are responsible for arranging and covering their travel expenses. To be considered, applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. PT Monday, Sept. 28, 2026.  

Apply To Launch An Academic Career

Eligibility 

To be eligible to apply, the applicant must fulfill the following criteria: 

  • Must be an active member of AASLD or AGA 
  • Must be a second or third-year fellow or junior faculty member (defined as within four years of starting their first faculty appointment) 
    • Please note: First year fellows are not eligible 
  • Must be able to attend the in-person workshop March 5-7, 2027, in Chicago, Illinois 

For purposes of the Academic Skills Workshop, fellows-in-training and junior faculty are defined as: 

  • Fellows-in-training: Eligible fellows-in-training are defined as second-and third-year fellows only. First year fellows are not eligible to participate in this opportunity. 
  • Junior Faculty: Junior Faculty is defined as within four years of starting their first faculty appointment at the instructor or assistant professor level in a clinical or basic science department. Junior faculty members who have yet to start their first position will need to submit a letter from an academic institution verifying that they have accepted a faculty position. 

ASW Workshop Directors & Co-Directors 

The 2027 Academic Skills Workshop Directors and Co-directors will also be in attendance to present selected attendees with practical insights for a career in academic medicine. 

Workshop Directors 
Arthur Beyder, MD, PhD, AGAF, Mayo Clinic 
Elliot Tapper, MD, University of Michigan 

Workshop Co-directors 
Mary Rinella, MD, FAASLD, University of Chicago 
Rhonda Souza, MD, FASGE, AGAF, Baylor University Medical Center 

Required Documents 

To successfully complete an application, applicants must submit all materials in PDF format unless otherwise noted:  

  • Current CV or biosketch 
  • 500 words or less personal statement describing research interests and how the AGA-AASLD Academic Skills Workshop will advance the participant’s career 
  • One letter of recommendation from a program director or section chief  
  • One page (or less) research proposal with background, specific aims, and methods 

Submission 

Applications for the 2027 AGA-AASLD Academic Skills Workshop must be submitted here by 11:59 p.m. PT Monday, Sept. 28, 2026. Applications received after the deadline will not be reviewed.  

Selection Notifications 

Selection notifications for this opportunity will be sent via email in November 2026.