The Next Step in Your Career Starts Here
Come for clinical updates. Leave with valuable skills. DDW is where you’ll access research, information on changes to clinical practice and connections necessary to grow your career — while expanding your capability to improve lives. Whether you’re a medical student, a resident or a GI fellow in training, DDW has what you you need to advance your career. Customize your DDW experience using DDW Tracks, including an Education and Training Track, to filter sessions based on topical areas of interest.
This year, you choose how you want to be part of DDW. Attend in person in Chicago or join us online.
What Your Colleagues Are Saying About DDW
DDW is the best place to explore all areas of GI and hepatology as a resident. It’s one of the few places residents are allowed to hold endoscopes, and it’s here that I discovered my love for GI.
Abel Joseph, MD, Cleveland Clinic Foundation
DDW 2023 Session Highlights
Preview some of the sessions offered at DDW 2023 that may be of interest to you.
- ASGE Fellows Networking Session
- Saturday, May 6, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
- AASLD Hepatology Skills Workshops
- Saturday, May 6, 8-11:30 a.m.
- AGA Advancing Clinical Practice: GI-Fellow-Directed Quality-Improvement Projects
- Sunday, May 7, 10-11:30 a.m.
- AASLD Career Options in Hepatology: Engaging Trainees in the Diversity of Career Pathways in Hepatology and Liver Transplant
- Sunday, May 7, 10-11:30 a.m.
- AGA Board Review Course
- Sunday, May 7, 1:30-5:30 p.m.
- AGA Establishing a Career in Esophageal and Gastric Diseases
- Sunday, May 7, 4-5:30 p.m.
- ASGE Learning Center in the Exhibit Hall: Take part in hands-on training, listen to luminaries speak and find the latest resources and news on GI endoscopy. Featured Hands-On Sessions include:
- Endoscopy 101: Fellows Course
- How to Get it Done: Complex Colon Polypectomy
Grow Your Network
Networking is an essential part of any medical meeting. As the go-to meeting for GI professionals, DDW delivers opportunities to connect with leading experts across every facet of the field. We’ve put together a calendar of networking events at the meeting. Check back for updates.
Saturday, May 6, 2023
| 8 a.m. | DDW Trainee and Early Career Lounge |
| 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | |
| This space is dedicated to trainee and young GI attendees. Information will be available from the sponsoring societies, in addition to trainee-specific programming tips at DDW and Meet-the-Expert sessions. Come meet and network with peers from around the world over a cup of coffee or while playing a game. | |
| DDW Career and Recruitment Center | |
| 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | |
| This is your one-stop shop for career and employment resources. Get tips for connecting with potential employers and browse job openings. | |
| 5:30 p.m. | ASGE Fellows Networking Session |
| 5:30-6:30 p.m. | |
| Come to this networking session to meet other fellows and learn how you can leverage the excellent resources ASGE provides, while identifying top tips to navigate your fellowship training! |
Sunday, May 7, 2023
| 6:30 a.m. | DDW Breakfast Connections  |
| 6:30-7:45 a.m. | |
| These are scholarly, dynamic morning discussions in an informal, small-group atmosphere. Breakfast is included and space is limited. Please note these sessions require an additional fee. | |
| 8 a.m. | DDW Trainee and Early Career Lounge |
| 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | |
| This space is dedicated to trainee and young GI attendees. Information will be available from the sponsoring societies, in addition to trainee-specific programming tips at DDW and Meet-the-Expert sessions. Come meet and network with peers from around the world over a cup of coffee or while playing a game. | |
| DDW Career and Recruitment Center | |
| 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | |
| This is your one-stop shop for career and employment resources. Get tips for connecting with potential employers and browse job openings. | |
| 12:30 p.m. | DDW Meet-the-Professor and Meet-the-Investigator Luncheons |
| 12:30-1:45 p.m. | |
| Participate in a scholarly, dynamic discussion in an informal, small-group atmosphere. A boxed lunch is included. Space is limited. Please note these sessions require an additional fee. | |
| 2 p.m. | AGA and DHPA Trainee and Early Career Networking Event |
| 2-3 p.m. | |
| Make time to grow beyond your workplace, connecting with peers and experienced GIs in a relaxed environment in between sessions. Our networking hour is a major opportunity to expand your network on an international scale. Look forward to engaging with fellow attendees, the leadership of the AGA Trainee and Early career Committee and Digestive Health Physicians Association (DHPA) leaders from practices across the nation. This event is free for all trainees, early career, medical residents and students. |
Monday, May 8, 2023
| 6:30 a.m. | DDW Breakfast Connections |
| 6:30-7:45 a.m. | |
| These are scholarly, dynamic morning discussions in an informal, small-group atmosphere. Breakfast is included and space is limited. Please note these sessions require an additional fee. | |
| 8 a.m. | DDW Trainee and Early Career Lounge |
| 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | |
| This space is dedicated to trainee and young GI attendees. Information will be available from the sponsoring societies, in addition to trainee-specific programming tips at DDW and Meet-the-Expert sessions. Come meet and network with peers from around the world over a cup of coffee or while playing a game. | |
| DDW Career and Recruitment Center | |
| 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | |
| This is your one-stop shop for career and employment resources. Get tips for connecting with potential employers and browse job openings. | |
| 12:30 p.m. | DDW Meet-the-Professor and Meet-the-Investigator Luncheons |
| 12:30-1:45 p.m. | |
| Participate in a scholarly, dynamic discussion in an informal, small-group atmosphere. A boxed lunch is included. Space is limited. Please note these sessions require an additional fee. | |
| 3:30 p.m. | DDW Career Fair |
| 3:30-5:30 p.m. | |
| Hosted by Health eCareers, this is a great opportunity to connect with potential employers. Register here. | |
| 5:30 p.m. | DDW Diversity Reception |
| 5:30-6:30 p.m. | |
| Jointly sponsored by all four societies, this reception will directly follow the DDW Diversity Symposium and provides a networking opportunity for attendees to gather, discuss relevant issues and learn more about what each society is doing to promote diversity in GI. |
Monday, May 9, 2023
| 6:30 a.m. | DDW Breakfast Connections |
| 6:30-7:45 a.m. | |
| These are scholarly, dynamic morning discussions in an informal, small-group atmosphere. Breakfast is included and space is limited. Please note these sessions require an additional fee. | |
| 8 a.m. | DDW Trainee and Early Career Lounge |
| 8 a.m.-2 p.m. | |
| This space is dedicated to trainee and young GI attendees. Information will be available from the sponsoring societies, in addition to trainee-specific programming tips at DDW and Meet-the-Expert sessions. Come meet and network with peers from around the world over a cup of coffee or while playing a game. | |
| DDW Career and Recruitment Center | |
| 8 a.m.-4 p.m. | |
| This is your one-stop shop for career and employment resources. Get tips for connecting with potential employers and browse job openings. | |
| 12:30 p.m. | DDW Meet-the-Professor and Meet-the-Investigator Luncheons |
| 12:30-1:45 p.m. | |
| Participate in a scholarly, dynamic discussion in an informal, small-group atmosphere. A boxed lunch is included. Space is limited. Please note these sessions require an additional fee. |
Learn More About DDW
Attendee Guide
This guide will take you step by step through everything you need to know to make the most of your DDW experience.
What Are You Here For?
Watch this video to learn more about what you can expect out of this year’s meeting. Whatever you’re looking for, you’ll find it here.
Scientific Sessions
DDW features around 400 original lecture sessions and more than 4,000 oral abstract and poster presentations.
