Why Attend? / Training
Helping You Grow Professionally
Whether you’re a medical student, a resident or a GI fellow in training, DDW has what you need to advance your career. Stay up-to-date on important developments in the field with comprehensive clinical updates, groundbreaking research and career advice — presented in session formats designed to accommodate varying learning styles.
Customize your DDW experience using DDW Tracks, including an Education and Training Track, to filter sessions and ePosters based on topical areas of interest. View the full agenda for the meeting in the DDW Online Planner.

Grow Your Network
Networking is an essential part of any medical meeting, no matter what stage of your career you’re in. Our state-of-the-art virtual platform creates an array of opportunities for you to build impactful relationships.
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Ask Questions in Real-Time
Sessions will feature Q&A and chat boxes to communicate with both speakers and fellow attendees. ePoster authors will be available to answer questions from attendees at scheduled times.
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Make Lasting Connections
Curated live chats allow you to meet colleagues with similar interests.
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Meet with Industry Supporters
Ask questions, schedule a one-on-one meeting or drop your virtual business card in our Industry Supporter Showcase.
DDW 2021 Session Highlights
Preview some of the sessions offered at DDW 2021 that may be of interest to you:
- The Paths to Partnership, Academic Promotion and Research Productivity: How to Advance as an Early Career Gastroenterologist
- Friday, May 21, 1-2:30 p.m.
- Young GI & Trainee Experience
- Friday, May 21, 2:30-3:15 p.m.
- Saturday, May 22, 2:30-3:15 p.m.
- Sunday, May 23, 2:30-3:15 p.m.
- Resident and Fellow Education Committee Panel: “How to” Course for Resident Reviewers
- Friday, May 21, 5:30-7 p.m.
- Advancing Clinical Practice: GI-Fellow-Directed Quality-Improvement Projects
- Saturday, May 22, 1-2:30 p.m.
- Resident and Fellow Education Committee Panel: Finding the Perfect First Job
- Saturday, May 22, 3:30-5 p.m.
- Focus on GI Career: An ASGE Women in Endoscopy Symposium
- Saturday, May 22, 5:30-7 p.m.
- AGA Board Review Course
- Sunday, May 23, 1-2:30 p.m.
- Additional AGA sessions for trainees
- Various times
- Gastroenterology Women’s Coalition (GWC) Symposium: Take Charge of Your Career and Execute Your Strategic Plan
- On demand
The Right Education For You

Scientific Sessions
DDW Virtual™ will feature over 300 original lecture sessions and over 2,000 oral abstract and ePoster presentations on our new interactive platform.

Customize Your DDW Experience
Search sessions and ePosters by topic or theme using DDW Tracks.