FIT Program
All Fellows-in-Training are encouraged to participate in activities designed to meet their unique needs and interests at the Annual Meeting. There are ample opportunities to gain new insights into the specialty, expand your professional network, and participate in a wide range of educational and social events. Make the most of the meeting by taking advantage of the various opportunities listed on this page.
Special Events
Friday, October 25
- 4:30 – 6:00 pm: FIT Integrated Educational Program and Business Meeting
Room 302, Hynes Convention Center
Advocating for Yourself and Patients in Clinical Practice
The session will highlight policy issues affecting the field, the role of allergists in identifying and mitigating barriers to care, and how to champion for yourself and your patients. You will also have an opportunity to vote for our next Junior FIT Representative to the Board of Regents.
- 6:00 – 7:30 pm: Presidents Welcome Reception
Grand Ballroom, Sheraton Boston Hotel
Join us for fun, food, and socializing! The reception is a great opportunity to connect with others in the A/I community.
Saturday, October 26
- 6:30 – 7:15 AM: Fellows-in-Training and Allergy/Immunology Program Directors’ Breakfast (Registration Required).
Grand Ballroom, Sheraton Boston Hotel
Connect with Program Directors and other FITs across the county during this complimentary breakfast.
- 11:30 am – 3:00 pm: Doctors' Job Fair
Hall A, Hynes Convention Center
Accelerate your job search! Join us for our Job Fair where representatives of clinics, groups, and physicians’ offices will be conducting interviews for those seeking professional opportunities.
- 5:45 – 7:45 pm: 33rd Annual FIT Bowl Competition
Ballroom BC, Hynes Convention Center
Come see over 25 teams compete in a fast-paced competition, testing their knowledge with questions from an expert panel, all battling to win the coveted FIT Bowl trophy. Cheer on the contestants and enjoy an open bar and appetizers!
Sunday, October 27
- 11:30 am – 1:00 pm: Fellows-in-Training and Allergy/Immunology Program Directors’ Luncheon (Registration Required)
Ballroom C, Hynes Convention Center
Connect with Program Directors and other FITs across the county during this complimentary luncheon.
Clemens von Pirquet Awards
Each year, three awards are given to FIT members recognized for outstanding research. These abstracts will be presented at the meeting.
Junior FIT Representative Election
Are you a first-year FIT (or know one in your program) who would like to step into a position of leadership and represent the needs of FITs at a national level? Apply (or nominate someone) to become our next Junior FIT Representative to the Board of Regents. Candidates will be presented and voted on during Friday’s FIT Integrated Educational Program and Business Meeting, 4:30-6:00 pm, Room 302, Hynes Convention Center.
FIT Scholarships
The College will be offering more than 200 FIT Scholarships to FITs attending the Annual Meeting. Be sure to get your application in if you would like to be considered. The deadline to apply is August 23, 2024.
Special Thanks to the FIT Committee
The College expresses its gratitude to the FIT Committee for participating in the planning of FIT programming at this year’s meeting and for ensuring FITs are provided with the tools and resources they need to successfully launch their careers.