Early Career Physicians

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Early career physicians and medical students are the future of medicine and they have unique needs, interests and challenges. Early Career Physicians (ECP) is a section dedicated to early career physicians and medical students.

Purpose: support the development of the early career physician and physicians in training as advocates for the betterment of public health through education, networking, leadership development and programming surrounding the unique needs of the early career physician

Chair: Matthew Lecuyer, MD, Angela Wu, MD, and Avery Ford.

If you would like to get involved in the Section, sign up here.

Resources for Early Career Physicians in DC

MSDC Resources

AMA Resources

Other medical sources

Road to Residency Video Series

Next Step: Residency - Overview (Dr. Jillian Catalanotti, GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences)

Reaching Residency - Personal Statement (2022)

Reaching Residency - Acing Your Residency Virtual Interview (2022)

Financial Wellness for Early Career Physicians

Retirement Savings Challenges for Women and Strategies to Help Overcome Them (Keaton Macut, Asset Strategy Consultants)

Learn more about MSDC's financial wellness options

Speak with a vetted professional coach or psychologist for free

Young Physicians Section

Details on the YPS meeting at I-23

Physician employee, partner, or owner? 3 paths for young doctors.

Residents and Fellows Section

Coming soon

Medical Student Section

Coming soon

Five pieces of advice every young doctor needs to hear (KevinMD)

Early Career Physicians Section Activities

DC Council Visit Day
June 17, 2024 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Calling all physicians, trainees, and medical students. MSDC is giving you an opportunity to meet with DC Councilmembers and share your perspective.
DINNER WITH DOCTORS & WHITE COAT CEREMONY
May 29, 2024 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Calvin Coolidge HS

Volunteer night. Support DC STEM high schoolers studying health sciences and their families.
Medical Ethics in 2024
April 2, 2024 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

This interactive webinar with Dr. Michael Knight will explore the key pillars of medical ethics.
MSDC Council Visit Day
November 3, 2023 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

John A Wilson Building

MSDC is holding an in-person day of member meetings with Council offices - and you are invited.
DC Council Visit Prep Session
November 2, 2023 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Virtual

Join us for a conversation on how physicians can best advocate for themselves and their patients. Plan on walking away with practical tips and to-dos.

MSDC Mentorship Program

Do you want to help guide the next generation of physicians? Complete this short form and be paired with a mentee looking for your expertise.