Sessions For: Medical School

The Office of Graduate of Postdoctoral Studies invites you to join us for a Diwali celebration on October 16 from 5:00 to 7:00pm at 1000 McIntyre on North Campus.

During the event we will prepare decorations for our homes, enjoy Indian foods, listen and dance to Indian music, and share the aspects of our lives for which we feel thankful. Bright colored clothing is encouraged.

Registration is required in order to attend this event.

The goal of the Pathology Research Seminar Series is to educate attendees about new developments in the research of mechanisms of diseases. After completing this activity participants will be able to engage and pursue new experimental methods and arenas of investigation and incorporate knowledge into pathological diagnostic algorithms.

Join us for a peaceful watercolor drop-in session on Wednesday October 22nd from 1:30-3:30pm in the OGPS Lounge. All supplies, snacks, and optional tutorials will be provided, just bring yourself!

OGPS Trainee Engagement Programming
Presented by the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Our OGPS Trainee Engagement Programming is designed to support the holistic wellbeing of OGPS Trainees, built around three core pillars:
Wellness & De-Stressing
Take a break from the lab and recharge. These programs focus on wellness, mindfulness, and giving yourself space to breathe and reset.
Community & Connection
Build friendships, have fun, and enjoy being part of the OGPS community. Our events create opportunities to connect across programs and simply enjoy each other’s company.
Skill & Hobby Exploration Discover interests beyond the classroom. Try out new skills or hobbies in a low-pressure, supportive environment. This presents a chance to explore, learn, and grow.

This workshop series helps graduate students and postdoctoral fellows build the professional skills needed to succeed in today’s competitive job market. With a focus on biomedical and life sciences, and biomedical engineering, you will gain the strategies and confidence to pursue careers in academia, industry, or beyond. Through interactive sessions that blend presentations with hands-on activities, you will practice proven approaches to job applications, networking, interviewing, and career planning, so you can stand out to employers and take the next step with confidence.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this series, you will be able to:
Craft strong application materials that showcase your research expertise and transferable skills using the W.H.O. method.Build connections and network effectively with a strong elevator pitch and an optimized LinkedIn profile (Headline-About-Experience format).Succeed in interviews by applying the S.T.A.R. method and approach salary negotiations confidently.Design a strategic job search with S.M.A.R.T. goals and plan long-term career growth through an Individual Development Plan.

Think you know your Halloween lore, pop culture, and creepy fun facts? Test your knowledge, snacks and prizes included!
OGPS Trainee Engagement Programming
Presented by the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Our OGPS Trainee Engagement Programming is designed to support the holistic wellbeing of OGPS Trainees, built around three core pillars:
Wellness & De-Stressing
Take a break from the lab and recharge. These programs focus on wellness, mindfulness, and giving yourself space to breathe and reset.
Community & Connection
Build friendships, have fun, and enjoy being part of the OGPS community. Our events create opportunities to connect across programs and simply enjoy each other’s company.
Skill & Hobby Exploration Discover interests beyond the classroom. Try out new skills or hobbies in a low-pressure, supportive environment. This presents a chance to explore, learn, and grow.

This series of workshops aims to equip you with practical skills and knowledge for writing science with confidence as part of your training (MS, PhD, or postdoc). You will have a chance to learn best practices and strategies necessary to best prepare your manuscript, or your grant/fellowship application. Each workshop will provide opportunities to engage and learn how to develop your writing and presentation skills.
Aims & Objectives:
Boost your confidence and productivity in your writing skills.Provide guidance on how and when to best use Gen-AI in the writing process.Learn the fundamentals of science manuscript writing by exploring best practices in outlining your work and results for your next manuscript.Discuss effective presentation practices and strategies to improve how our science is presented, ensuring clarity and audience engagement.

Join us for virtual information sessions to learn about our different cohort programs.

"Through the Looking Glass: Imaging-Based Innovation in Biomedical Science"

This series is designed for PhD students and emerging scientists to gather skill and knowledge in intercultural communication, fostering inclusive lab environments, recognizing our privilege and career & community pathway building. Ideally, participants will attend all of the series workshops to be best equipped to navigate the diversity of the scientific research space.
Lunch will be provided at each workshop.

This is a monthly in-person event designed to provide insights, advice, and knowledge to you as an emerging academic. Each event features a faculty member discussing topics pertinent to starting an academic career focusing on research. You will get to hear from faculty about their career trajectories and how they navigated their transition from trainee to faculty member. You will also have an opportunity to network with the faculty member as well as other trainees.
Aims and Objectives:
To provide a platform where trainees can learn from faculty experiences and knowledge.To address and discuss pertinent issues and topics relevant to the biomedical/medical field and life sciences.To foster networking and community-building opportunities among trainees and faculty.To promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement, equipping trainees with the necessary skills and information for the faculty profession needed to transition into academia.

MSTP seminars are a required part of our curriculum for
all students who are not on clinical rotations or clinical electives.

The "Engaged Mentoring" series is for faculty mentors of research trainees at any stage of training. This program is an evidence-based, interactive approach designed to elevate mentoring skills for engaging in productive, culturally responsive research mentoring relationships. The program aims to accelerate the process of becoming an effective research mentor by providing mentors with an intellectual framework, an opportunity to experiment with various methods, and a forum in which to solve mentoring dilemmas with the help of their peers. By the end of the program, mentors will have articulated their style and philosophy of mentoring and have a toolbox of strategies for approaching difficult mentoring situations. These skills will support the success of both mentors and mentees, and it is responsive to the NIGMS guidelines regarding the preparation of mentors involved in training grants.


The OGPS Engaged Mentoring Series, focuses on the five themes below. To learn more about the five themes, visit our Canvas Site:

1. Establishing Effective Mentoring/Mentee Relationships

2. Aligning Expectations Using Mentoring Plans

3. Managing Mental Health in the Mentoring Relationship

4. Approaching Difficult Conversations

5. Managing Tension and Conflict

The 5 themes are presented in two different formats:
Option A: Two half-day Workshop series. Each session is 4hrs, and you must attend both sessions in order to receive a certificate of completion from OGPS.
Option B: 1-day Retreat. The session is 8hrs, and you must attend the entire session to receive a certificate of completion from OGPS.

We will continue to populate this site with more program offering dates throughout the year.