Early Career Physicians
Early career physicians and medical students are the future of medicine and they have unique needs, interests and challenges. Early Career Physicians (ECP) is a section dedicated to early career
physicians and medical students.
Purpose: support the development of the early career physician and physicians in training as advocates for the betterment of public health through education, networking, leadership development and programming surrounding the unique needs of the early career physician
Chairs: Matthew Lecuyer, MD and Urvashi Pandit, MD
If you would like to get involved in the Section, sign up here.
Resources for Early Career Physicians in DC
Road to Residency Video Series
Next Step: Residency - Overview (Dr. Jillian Catalanotti, GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences)
Reaching Residency - Personal Statement (2022)
Reaching Residency - Acing Your Residency Virtual Interview (2022)
Financial Wellness for Early Career Physicians
Retirement Savings Challenges for Women and Strategies to Help Overcome Them (Keaton Macut, Asset Strategy Consultants)
Financial wellness for early career physiciansLearn more about MSDC's financial wellness options
Speak with a vetted professional coach or psychologist for free
Young Physicians Section
Physician employee, partner, or owner? 3 paths for young doctors.
Residents and Fellows Section
Coming soon
Medical Student Section
Coming soon
Early Career Physicians Section Activities
National Press Club
529 14th Street NW, Washington, DC, USA
Save the date - the 2026 Capital Healthcare Honors will be March 25, 2026 at the National Press Club. Nominate a potential awardee here by November 7.
March 25, 2026
National Press Club (downtown DC)
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Run of show
6:00 - 7:00 PM - Networking reception. Guests will enjoy appetizers and an open bar (including non-alcoholic beverages) while chatting with other attendees. In addition to awardees, DC government officials, hospital and health system leaders, physicians, and other healthcare leaders will be in attendance to meet.
7:00 - 9:00 PM Dinner and awards. Our five awards will be presented after you take your seat, with a delicious dinner and dessert service served in between presentations.
Awards presentations:
7:00 - 7:15 PM Welcome remarks and introduction of VIPs
7:15 - 7:30 PM Award presentations
7:30 - 8:00 PM Dinner
8:00 - 8:55 PM Award presentations
8:55 - 9:00 PM Closing remarks
Sponsorship
Companies interested in having their brand associated with this prestigious event, who want to purchase a table, or interested in place congratulatory ads or advertising, can contact Sean Handerhan at partnership@msdc.org or 703-731-19O7.
MSDC Mentorship Program
Do you want to help guide the next generation of physicians? Complete this short form and be paired with a mentee looking for your expertise.
