Sessions For: Medical School

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.

Work in progress.

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.

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

This energizing 1-hour in-person session provides safe, supportive, and intentional space for staff across DOIM to connect, converse, and build relationships of support and collaboration for the future. Start your day by brewing new connections - Join us for coffee and pastries from 9:30am-10:00am (optional) before the event begins. A structured networking session will follow 10:00am-11:00am.

Through structured conversations and rotating breakout groups, participants will:

• Build foundations for lasting relationships and networks across divisions fostering a supportive environment for unique ongoing, mutually beneficial connections that promote continuous learning, career development, and cross-divisional collaboration across DOIM.

• Engage in a supportive environment focused on community, well-being, and mutual respect.

• Share career development insights and resources.

Hosted by the Department of Internal Medicine IMPOWER Council Staff Development Work Group