Special Events

Thursday, May 15

Volunteerism Networking Luncheon
12:45–2:15 p.m.
Walter E. Washington Convention Center

This luncheon provides an opportunity for physicians to share plans, experiences, and information about medical volunteer work. Experienced volunteers and those who would like to volunteer are all welcome.

International Reception
9:00–11:00 p.m.
Renaissance Washington DC

This buffet reception is open to all international attendees and their guests, as well as other attendees who are interested in meeting with leaders from ACP and internal medicine societies from around the world. It is also a chance to meet the ACP International Fellowship Exchange Program Awardees attending Internal Medicine 2008 and to learn more about the program, funded by Pfizer Medical Humanities Initiative. This program is in its fifth year of bringing international physicians to the United States for 2-month observational fellowships in internal medicine or one of its subspecialties.

Friday, May 16

Effective Investment Strategies (REI)
8:00 a.m.–Noon
Walter E. Washington Convention Center

Fee: $150 (ancillary event)

Do you feel competent managing patients but unsure about managing your investments? Taught by investment professionals completely independent of financial planner or stockbroker firms, this practical, interactive course helps you learn how to make informed investment decisions. Topics include advantages, disadvantages, risks, and benefits of numerous investments and investing strategies, including mutual funds, index funds, exchange traded funds, online trading, funding your children’s college education, and other vital issues. Attendees will receive a copy of the “Effective Investment Strategies” textbook, written for the course and an invaluable post-seminar resource. Evaluations from the 2007 course included “wonderful course,” “highly recommended,” “wished the session had lasted longer,” and “the best and most useful [investment session] I’ve been to.”

This course is open to registered physicians and registered guests. You must register for this event in advance. CME credit is not available for this session.

Networking Luncheon for Women Physicians
12:45–2:15 p.m.
Renaissance Washington DC

Women physicians in all career paths are invited to share experiences, meet new friends, and air concerns. Designed for those past training.

Med-Peds Reception
5:30–7:30 p.m.
Grand Hyatt Washington

Med-peds practitioners and others doing work in this area are invited to socialize and share information.

Reception for African American Physicians
6:00–8:00 p.m.
Renaissance Washington DC

African American physicians, colleagues, and College leadership are invited to socialize and network. Includes a brief program relating to minorities in medicine.

Quick Links

  • Shuttle Bus Schedule [PDF]: Download the schedule for ACP's complimentary shuttle running between the Washington DC Convention Center and participating hotels.
  • Guest Program: Activities and details for guests of Internal Medicine 2008 Attendees.