Interacting With Professional Societies
It is important to belong to and be an active member of the scientific
community, through scientific societies, publications, and meetings.
The APS
and the Association of Chairs of
Departments of Physiology recommend that trainees understand the
importance of and work to develop the following skills:
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Understand the benefits of belonging to and participating in a
professional society
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Knowledge of appropriate societies to select for membership
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Understanding how to get the most benefit from attending scientific
meetings
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Skill in presenting one’s research
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Knowledge of committees and selection process
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Skill in doing editorial work (Reviewing manuscripts) (postdoctoral
fellows/new investigators)
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Ability to organize symposia/conferences (postdoctoral fellows/new
investigators)
(from the
APS/ACDP List of Professional
Skills for Physiologists and Trainees)
Scientific
Societies
What do scientific societies do?
Why Join APS?
Becoming involved in your society
Becoming involved with journals
Scientific
Meetings
Why attend APS meetings?
Current APS Meetings
and Conferences
Organizing a symposium or conference
Making scientific presentations
See also
APS Trainees Web Site

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