ACRM Early Career Development Course
OVERVIEW
This one-day workshop is a perennial favorite at the ACRM Annual FALL Conference & EXPO. Held immediately before the start of the CORE Conference this course offers:
- Interactive discussions with mentors who care about your career growth.
- Didactic presentations and small group discussions tailored to early career development.
- Tips on career advancement, grant writing, and research funding.
- Networking opportunities with ACRM leadership and Interdisciplinary Special Interest Groups (ISIGs).
Course developed by: ACRM Career Development Networking Group (CD-NG)
Learn more and get involved: ACRM.org/cdng
Key Features:
- One-on-one mentoring and small group sessions with experienced professionals.
- Valuable advice tailored for academic, clinical, and industry settings.
- ACRM Welcome Networking: Meet leadership, network with peers, and explore EXPO opportunities.
Convince Your Boss
You’ve decided you want to attend the ACRM 2025 Annual Conference. That’s great! This is going to be a great opportunity to network with other professionals and bring home new contacts, friends and research.
If you want your employer to pick up the tab, you’ll need a strong case. Here are some conversation points to help get you on your way.
ACRM Mentoring Programs
If you are interested in participating in the 2025 Mentoring Program Cohort, please view details by clicking below.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
- Early career researchers, clinician scientists, and clinicians interested in starting a research agenda will find the course especially beneficial.
- Attendees range from graduate students nearing the completion of their degree, to postdoctoral scholars and junior faculty.
- The course program changes annually, enabling attendees to enjoy a unique and informative experience year after year.
WHY ATTEND?
- Connect with seasoned professionals and potential mentors.
- Get career guidance and actionable advice.
- Gain insights into career pathways, funding opportunities, and research.
- A career-lifting experience included in the WORLD PASS.
- Register early — limited seats available: ACRM.org/worldpass.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Exclusive in-person access to the course.
- Networking opportunities with mentors, employers, and collaborators.
- We are in the process of applying for continuing education (CE) credits for this activity. Approval is currently pending, and updates will be provided as soon as they become available.
- Opportunity to interact and Q&A with presenters
- Access to the presentation slides
- Access to the Early Career & First-Time Attendee Welcome to ACRM
- Access to the ACRM EXPO Welcome Reception
- Non-member registration includes a 6-month introductory membership to ACRM
ACRM WELCOME & NETWORKING
The course will conclude with an introduction to ACRM leadership and chairs of the many interdisciplinary special interest groups (ISIGs) and networking groups (NGs).
This is a valuable networking opportunity and a place to learn about the work of ACRM and how to get involved. Then adjourn to the EXPO hall for more networking fun and a cash bar reception.
ACRM would love the opportunity to get you in touch with one of our Interdisciplinary Special Interest Groups (ISIG’s) or Networking Groups (NG’s). MORE >>
The ACRM Career Development Networking Group
The ACRM Career Development Networking Group (CD-NG) sponsors this full-day program consisting of didactic presentations, panel discussion networking opportunities, and small group discussion focused on early career development.
Don’t miss this course for valuable tips on career advancement, various career pathways, grant writing, research funding and more.
