Early Career Physicians
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
Chairs: Matthew Lecuyer, MD and Urvashi Pandit, MD
If you would like to get involved in the Section, sign up here.
Resources for Early Career Physicians in DC
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)
Financial wellness for early career physiciansLearn more about MSDC's financial wellness options
Speak with a vetted professional coach or psychologist for free
Young Physicians Section
Physician employee, partner, or owner? 3 paths for young doctors.
Residents and Fellows Section
Coming soon
Medical Student Section
Coming soon
Early Career Physicians Section Activities
1500 South Capitol St SE, Washington, DC, USA
Register Now
Join us on Friday, November 1, 2024, for the MSDC Annual Meeting @ Nationals Park from 6:00 - 9:00 PM.
Our fall event and annual meeting of members will connect you with physicians and healthcare leaders across the area, while enjoying access to a unique event venue. Your ticket includes exclusive access to:
- Our popular reception and networking social with health leaders, government officials, and physicians of all specialties from across the metropolitan Washington area
- The Capital Healthcare Future Forum: an opportunity to hear from healthcare luminaries on the trends and issues that are or will impact you.
- A celebration of you! As we look back on the year, learn what MSDC has in store in 2025, and inaugurate our new president.
It will be a grand slam evening at Nationals Park!
Have your brand associated with this event
To highlight your brand at this well attended event, contact partnership@msdc.org for opportunities.
The Capital Healthcare Future Forum
Hear from healthcare people in the know what's coming that will impact you and your practice. The special Q&A panel will take place after the reception and before the business meeting, and is included with your ticket.
Moderator: Michael R. Udwin, MD, FACOG, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Your speakers (click name to learn more):
What do I get for my registration rate?
- Open bar
- Heavy hors d'oeuvres
- Free parking at the stadium
- Access to the reception, Forum, and MSDC meeting
- Any giveaways and gifts from supporters
Regular Rates
| Ticket | Late rate (after 10/15/24) | |
| Active MSDC member | $140 | $240 |
| Associate MSDC member | $180 | $280 |
Resident/Fellow ^ | $70 | $170 |
| Medical Student ^ | $40 | $140 |
| Life member, Honorary member, non-member health professional | $220 | $320 |
| Non-member non-health professional | $700 | $800 |
Discounts:
- Individual members who renew their membership before October 14 can receive a $40 discount on registration. Contact MSDC for discount code
- Attendees who bring five or more people and pay together receive 20% off the total price regardless of rate
- ^ A special reduced rate for medical students, residents, and fellows is made possible by the support of Asset Strategy Consultants.
Reception
- Reception food
- Open bar
- Free parking
- Over one hundred of your friends and colleagues
- Sponsored by PCRM
Capital Healthcare Forum
- Five healthcare leaders
- Discussion on future of care
- Opportunity to asks questions
- Sponsored by CareFirst
MSDC Annual Meeting
- Special guest AMA Trustee Dr. Levin
- MSDC Presidential Address
- Inauguration for new MSDC President
Special access for Healthy Physician Foundation donors
Donors to our 501(c)(3) affiliated foundation not only supports DC area physician wellness, but have access to special opportunities at a special event.
Donors to MSDC’s charity The Healthy Physician Foundation will receive a ticket to a behind-the-scenes ballpark tour during the event. The walking tour will take you places where most of the public doesn't see. You will experience the Nationals clubhouse/locker room, witness one of the best views in baseball from the broadcasters press box, walk through history as you pass by the 2019 World Series trophy and other memorabilia in our Champions Club, enter the most exclusive space on a game day, the Terra Club, where you’ll see pictures of every President that’s thrown the first pitch, view our indoor batting cages, enjoy the ultimate field experience by stepping onto the warning track, and learn details of the inner workings of a Major League stadium.
With a donation of the following, you have access to the following tour:
- $100 - one pass to a 45-minute tour from 6:00 - 6:45 PM
- $240 - three passes to a 45-minute tour from 6:00 - 6:45 PM
- $50 - one pass for a 30 minute tour from 9:00 - 9:30 PM
You can donate here or add on a donation to your registration. Please call 202-355-9401 with questions.
Donors may opt for passes for guests who will not attend the reception or meeting. This is a great option for friends, family members, or colleagues who want to take a tour while you stop by the reception or meet you after the event!
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.
