Making Chief Year Work for YOU: Tips and Tricks to Ensure Chief Year Supports Your Early Career Development

The year of a chief resident in internal medicine is often focused outwardly, primarily through investment in others. While the chief year affords incredible professional development opportunities unique to the position, many times they go unrecognized or under-prioritized while chiefs manage the steep learning curve and extensive task lists as they acclimate to the new position. Leveraging these experiences to meet personal goals can mean the difference between an average chief year and one that serves as a launching pad for early career development, not only when securing post-chief year employment but also through mentorship opportunities, early career grant applications, and the many intangible aspects of professional growth. In this session, recent chief resident graduates with active careers in academic medicine will discuss their experiences during chief year, highlight specific focus areas for early career growth, and provide concrete examples on how to maximize personal early career development throughout the chief year.