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
National Press Club
529 14th Street NW, Washington, DC, USA
Register Now
March 26, 2025
National Press Club (downtown DC)
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Honoring Decades of Excellence in Medicine
Celebrating the Trailblazers of the Washington, DC Medical Community
Join the healthcare community to recognize leaders in DC medicine. After the 2024 version saw a record crowd, plan on reserving your seat (or table) early to ensure you're in the room when the awards are presented.
Interested in sponsoring the event or buying a table? Contact Sean Handerhan for more information and save your space.
Certificate of Meritorious Service (in recognition of distinguished service to the medical profession). Announced soon.
Distinguished Service Award (in recognition of distinguished service to the Medical Society). Announced soon
Dr. Charles H. Epps, III Community Service Award (in recognition of outstanding public service to the community) Announced soon
John Benjamin Nichols Award (in recognition of outstanding contributions toward improving the health of the community). Announced soon.
Ticket rates
MSDC Active member - $150/ticket
MSDC Associate member - $300/ticket
Other MSDC members/non-member physicians - $450/ticket
Non-members non-MD/DO - $500/ticket
Medical school students - $100/ticket
Tickets include: Open bar, three course meal and reception appetizers, pre-dinner reception, parking, and the awards dinner.
Run of show
6:00 - 7:00 PM - Networking reception. Guests will enjoy appetizers and an open bar (including non-alcoholic beverages) while chatting with other attendees. In addition to awardees, DC government officials, hospital and health system leaders, physicians, and other healthcare leaders will be in attendance to meet.
7:00 - 9:30 PM Dinner and awards. Our four awards will be presented after you take your seat, with a delicious dinner and dessert service served in between presentations.
Sponsorship
Companies interested in having their brand associated with this prestigious event, or those interested in place congratulatory ads or advertising, can contact Sean Handerhan at partnership@msdc.org or 703-731-19O7.
Additional Details
DRESS CODE: Business attire
LOCATION: National Press Club
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.
