2026 Annual Meeting | H247 - What I Wish I Knew: Lessons from the First Years in Practice (Trainee Hub)

Date Wednesday 04/22/26

Time 01:15 PM - 02:00 PM CDT Add To Calendar

Location McCormick Place West | W195

Session Format This program will be presented both in-person and online

On Demand This program will be available in the meeting's On Demand product.

Event Type Hubs (Trainee)

Director(s) Jeffrey B. Ratliff, MD, FAAN, Justin Abbatemarco, MD, Kathryn C. Krulisky, MBBS

Topic(s) General Neurology

Learning Objectives Gain insights from early-career neurologists as they reflect on lessons learned during their first years in practice. Dr. Jeffrey B. Ratliff, Deputy Editor of the Neurology® Podcast, hosts a candid conversation with Drs. Justin Abbatemarco and Kathryn Krulisky, exploring the challenges, surprises, and growth that shaped their transition from training to independent practice. This session offers practical advice, shared experiences, and reflections to support those entering or navigating the early stages of their neurology careers.

CME Available No CME available

Core Competencies Practice-based Learning and Improvement

Program Level Introductory

Program Tracks Medical Students, Residents

Recommended Audience Fellow, Resident, Medical Student

Teaching Styles Audience Participation

Program Materials Program Evaluations

Event Timeline
01:15 PM - 02:00 PM CDT	Speaker	What I Wish I Knew: Lessons from the First Years in Practice Jeffrey B. Ratliff, MD, FAAN, Justin Abbatemarco, MD, Kathryn C. Krulisky, MBBS

Faculty Disclosures
Kathryn C. Krulisky, MBBS	Dr. Krulisky has nothing to disclose.
Jeffrey B. Ratliff, MD, FAAN	Dr. Ratliff has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as an Editor, Associate Editor, or Editorial Advisory Board Member for the journal Neurology. The institution of Dr. Ratliff has received research support from Scion NeuroStim, LLC.
Justin Abbatemarco, MD	Dr. Abbatemarco has received personal compensation in the range of $5,000-$9,999 for serving on a Scientific Advisory or Data Safety Monitoring board for EMD Serono. Dr. Abbatemarco has received personal compensation in the range of $5,000-$9,999 for serving on a Scientific Advisory or Data Safety Monitoring board for Horizon. Dr. Abbatemarco has received personal compensation in the range of $5,000-$9,999 for serving on a Scientific Advisory or Data Safety Monitoring board for Genentech . Dr. Abbatemarco has received personal compensation in the range of $5,000-$9,999 for serving on a Scientific Advisory or Data Safety Monitoring board for TG Therapeutics, Inc.. Dr. Abbatemarco has received personal compensation in the range of $5,000-$9,999 for serving on a Scientific Advisory or Data Safety Monitoring board for Amgen. The institution of Dr. Abbatemarco has received research support from Amgen.