Why Attend

Top Reasons to Attend the SGIM26 Annual Meeting:

  • Reconnect Globally: Reunite with GIM colleagues from around the world.
  • Expand Your Network: Engage with peers in diverse and dynamic sessions.
  • Learn from the Best: Gain insights from esteemed SGIM members during their presentations.
  • Celebrate Excellence: Honor the achievements of fellow SGIM Award Winners.
  • Discover Opportunities: Explore exciting career prospects at the Career Fair.
  • Have Fun: Enjoy trivia, spot the Yeti, and more surprises await!
  • And so much more...

Join us at SGIM26 for an unforgettable experience!

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Welcome to National Harbor

National Harbor, Maryland, is a waterfront destination just minutes from Washington, D.C., where modern amenities meet scenic Potomac River views. This dynamic community offers world-class dining, shopping, and entertainment, with easy access to the nation's capital and its renowned museums, monuments, and cultural attractions. The area's impressive conference facilities, diverse accommodations, and convenient location make it an ideal setting for both business and leisure, while the picturesque harbor setting provides a memorable backdrop for any gathering.

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What to Expect

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Workshops

Workshops typically focus on a single aspect of a specific topic within clinical practice and innovations, medical education or research.

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Clinical Updates

Clinical Updates highlight information from 5 to 8 papers that have significantly impacted the practice or understanding of the topic within the prior 12 months.

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Special Symposia Sessions

Special Symposia are 60-minute multi-disciplinary didactic sessions focused on the meeting theme.

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Plenary Sessions featuring Keynote Addresses

Plenary sessions feature keynote addresses from nationally-recognized experts and the best scientific research available at the meeting.

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Distinguished Professor Talks

These sessions focus on hospital medicine, women and medicine, geriatrics, and health equity.

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Pre-Course Sessions

Pre-courses happen before the formal start of the meeting and range in topics depending on meeting theme.

What is included with Registration?

When you register for the SGIM Annual Meeting, you gain access to all general sessions, including workshops, plenaries, and poster presentations. Your registration also includes entry to networking events, mentoring opportunities, the career fair, and select meals or refreshments, as outlined in the meeting program. Please be aware that certain events on Wednesday, such as precourses and career development programs, require an additional fee. For more information, please visit the meeting's registration page.