October 2016 APDEM Update

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Bylaws Vote Results
Thank you for your review of the APDEM Bylaws; voting is now closed and the membership has overwhelmingly approved the Bylaws changes.  The changes include pivoting APDEM membership from individual to program based memberships with the program director as the sole voting member. APDEM will be in contact shortly to confirm your program’s approved contacts. The 2016 updated Bylaws are posted in the APDEM MemberConnect under Group Resources.

Call for Nominating Committee Volunteers
As we prepare for the next round of 2017 APDEM Council elections, we are seeking volunteers to serve on the Nominating Committee. The Nominating Committee will select the ballot to elect the President-Elect, Secretary-Treasurer and three open council seats. Email apdem@endocrine.org to express your interest in serving on the Nominating Committee by October 14th.

Fellows Survey Response
Thank you for sharing the All-In Match survey with your fellows!  We had great a response rate with meaningful comments. The results of this survey, as well as the member survey from May, will be discussed at the November Council meeting.

Upcoming NRMP Releases Dates for  2016 Endocrinology Fellowship Match for 2017 appointments:

  • October 5, 2016 Rank Order List Entry Opens
  • November 2, 2016 Quota Change Deadline

Sister Society Spotlight: Share these Opportunities 
Call for Abstracts
The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists is accepting abstracts through December 1, 2016 for the 26th Annual Scientific & Clinical Congress which will be held May 3-7, 2017 at the JW Marriott Austin and the Austin Convention Center in Austin, TX. To submit an abstract and to view submission guidelines, visit: http://am.aace.com/call-for-abstracts.

Summer Research Fellowship
The Endocrine Society is now accepting applications for the Summer Research Fellowship program.  These fellowships are offered to encourage promising undergraduate students, medical students, and first year graduate school students to pursue careers in endocrinology. Application deadline is December 8, 2016.