Fellows-in-Training Programs

FIT Programs

All Fellows-in-Training (FITs) are encouraged to participate in these special activities designed to meet their unique needs and interests. Friday's FIT Business Meeting includes the presentations and election of the 2019-2020 Junior Fellow-in-Training representative to the Board of Regents . All of the activities below, as well as all general sessions, are included in the registration fee.

FIT Programs Schedule

Sessions and speakers are subject to change without notice. Check back frequently for the most up-to-date information.

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Session Title	Speaker(s)
Friday, November 08
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
FIT Integrated Educational Program & Business Meeting Business meeting supported by Circassia ARS During the educational program, speakers will discuss anaphylaxis and primary immune deficiency. Knowledge about these diseases is ever-expanding and fellows are infrequently lectured on these subjects. Allergist/ immunologists-in-training will benefit from understanding these disorders, both for their board exams and for their future practices. Moderators: Christin L. Deal, MD, and Miriam Samstein, MD, PhD 4:30 pm *Welcome and Introductions* Christin L. Deal, MD Miriam Samstein, MD, PhD 4:35 pm *Junior FIT Representative Candidate Speeches* 4:50 pm *Early Administration of Epinephrine in Anaphylaxis - What's the Data?* Jay A. Lieberman, MD, FACAAI 5:15 pm *Questions and Discussion* 5:20 pm *AI/Deep Learning for Disease Detection and Decision-making in Primary Immunodeficiency* Nicholas Rider, DO 5:45 pm *Questions and Discussion* 5:50 pm *Announcement of 2019 – 2020 Junior FIT Representative* 5:55 pm *Closing Remarks* 6:00 pm *Adjourn*	Moderator: Christin L. Deal, MD Moderator: Miriam Samstein, MD, PhD Speaker: Jay A. Lieberman, MD, FACAAI Speaker: Nicholas Rider, DO
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
President’s Welcome Reception Supported by Aimmune Therapeutics All registered attendees are invited to the ACAAI President’s Welcome Reception. Join us at Minute Maid Park, home of the Houston Astros! The main event will be in the park’s Union Station lobby, the grand entrance to Minute Maid Park, with an open bar and great food. You’ll get a great view of the field by stepping into areas of the covered concourse level and will have access to the infield warning track and dugouts. View the World Series trophy on the warning track by home plate from 6:00 – 7:00 pm. It all adds up to a home-run event! Minute Maid Park is walking distance from the hotels. Transportation will not be provided. Enter ballpark at the Atrium Entrance off of Texas Street. Name badges must be worn for admittance to ballpark.
Saturday, November 09
Session Title	Speaker(s)
6:15 AM - 7:15 AM
FIT / Program Directors' Breakfast Supported by ALK Inc. Join us to connect with FITs and program directors from allergy/immunology programs from across the country. The session will include a panel discussion focused on careers in allergy/immunology. You’ll hear different perspectives on navigating career paths and early career opportunities.< Panelists: Mariana Castells, MD Brigham & Women's Hospital Boston, MA Jonathan Corren, MD Allergy, Asthma &Immunology Associates Los Angeles, CA Elena Perez, MD Allergy Associates of the Palm Beaches Palm Beach, FL Hendrik Nolte MD, PhD Senior VP of Research & Development Chief Medical Officer ALK, Inc.
11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Doctors’ Job Fair Not For Credit Looking for new opportunities, an associate for your group or a buyer for your practice? The Doctors’ Job Fair brings together all interested parties seeking or offering professional opportunities.
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
28th Annual FIT Bowl Competition Supported by DBV Technologies Not For Credit Test your knowledge, sharpen your wits and join in the fun at the dynamic, fast-paced FIT Bowl! Participating teams from training programs around the country will compete to answer a variety of serious (and not so serious) questions posed by an expert panel. Approximately 30 teams from the US and Mexico will participate in this popular game show.
Sunday, November 10
Session Title	Speaker(s)
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
FIT / Program Directors' Luncheon Supported by Stallergenes Greer

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