Attending international conferences is important to stay up to date in the world of digestive health. For junior specialists, a big congress like UEG Week can be overwhelming. Henriette Heinrich is Gastroenterology Consultant in the Stadtspital Triemli, Zuerich, Switzerland, and incoming chair of the Young Talent Group. She has summarised the most common things you should avoid when attending UEG Week, to help you get the most out of your congress participation.
1. Not attending!
2. Not planning ahead @UEG Week
3. Not paying a visit to the Young GI Lounge
4. Not jumping into the UEG Talent Pool
5. Not attending the Young GI Network event "Let’s meet!"
6. Not checking out the Education Booth
7. Staying offline
- The UEG Week Mobile App (see pitfall number two)
- Online content to watch or rewatch (again, see pitfall number two)
- The UEG Week live video chats. YOUR ONLINE INPUT AND QUESTIONS ARE HIGHLY APPRECIATED!
- Missing the news updates about UEG Week on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook
8. Missing out on seriously important events on research funding for scientists
9. Not bringing your team
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