Fellows, Trainees and Early-Career Professionals

Membership

Collaborate, network and advance to your next career goal – all with an AABB individual membership. Become a part of the AABB community and join with fellow health care members working in all areas and levels of blood & biotherapies.

AABB offers memberships for Residents and Fellows and for currently enrolled, full-time graduate and undergraduate Students.

Key Member Benefits for Fellows, Trainees and Early-Career

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Evan Orenstein, MD

"AABB allows me to continue my education regarding technological advances in the field and how these advances are transforming medicine. This will improve my current research and will allow my hopes for my research to become a reality."

- Evan Orenstein, MD

Fellowship Training Programs in Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine and Cellular Therapies in the United States

AABB maintains a directory of blood banking, transfusion medicine and biotherapies fellowship programs within the United States. The blood banking/transfusion medicine fellowship programs listed are ACGME-accredited; ACGME does not currently accredit cellular therapy fellowship programs.

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AABB Foundation Early-Career Grants

The AABB Foundation Early-Career Scientific Grants Program supports early-career investigators who are advancing research in all aspects of blood banking, transfusion medicine and biotherapies. The program empowers rising professionals to explore innovative studies, strengthen their research portfolios and position themselves for future funding opportunities.

$12+ million awarded to investigators, 200+ research projects funded, $100,000 toward each one- or two-year project, Top 10th Percentile Grant recipients' rank for NIH R01 Funding

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AABB Future Leader Scholarship Awards Program

The AABB Future Leader Scholarship Awards Program recognizes Transfusion Medicine and Biotherapies Fellows and Specialist in Blood Banking (or equivalent) candidates through competitive scholarship grants. The program offers support to emerging professionals in these training pathways, with selected recipients receiving a $1,500 honorarium and presenting their work to the selection committee at the AABB Annual Meeting.

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Mentorship Program & Volunteer Opportunities

AABB Volunteer opportunities invite individuals to contribute their expertise across committees, working groups and member initiatives, building confidence and leadership experience.

Volunteer Opportunities

AABB's Mentorship Program connects early-career professionals with experienced leaders to provide guidance, feedback and real-world insight. Participants gain support in setting career goals, navigating new responsibilities and expanding their professional networks.

Mentorship Program

Linda Song

"The AABB Mentoring Prorgam has really put me into the right gear to get my career going! I will continue to have an amazing mentor and am also now equipped with the knowledge and tools to dive into participation with AABB and its many members."

- Linda Song, MD, MSPH, AABB Mentee

Highlighted Courses & Certificate Programs

I'm an inaugural #AABBCABP!

The AABB Certified Advanced Biotherapies Professional (CABP) credentialing program is the first and only certification for biotherapies professionals.

Learn more about CABP eligibility and how to apply.

Publications & Resources

AABB publishes essential resources for professionals at every stage of their career. Our catalog includes standards, guidelines, reference books, case studies, data cards, handbooks and other publications, all written and edited by leading experts.

The variety and depth of publications we offer reflects AABB's commitment to education and advancing the field. Whether you need an essential reference book or are looking to expand your knowledge on a certain topic, there is an AABB publication for you.

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