January 29 - February 2, 2024 | Vol. 9, Issue 51
In this issue:
- National Mentoring Month Celebration
- Discover URSMD Weekend Philosophy Meeting
- Funding opportunities
Improve Your Grant Writing Skills with F-Club
myHub will again host an “F-Club”, which will serve as a peer writing support group for individuals interested in writing applications for F awards. Applicants will have the opportunity to improve their grant writing skills via peer review with oversight by the Director of Writing Services and Training Grant Development, Dr. Elaine Smolock.
NEW for this cohort, the writing club will be accompanied by Grant Writing Modules that have been developed in partnership with Archer Careers. This initiative is intended to provide self-guided materials to improve aspects of grant writing and better prepare you to successfully apply for NIH fellowships.
The club will meet on Thursdays and begin Feb. 8 and run through March 19, 2024. If you would like to participate, please complete this short survey by January 31.
Ian Krout LinkedIn Live
Tuesday, January 30 | 12pm | LinkedIn
We're kicking off season two of The Next Step with 2022 Toxicology grad Ian Krout, PhD! Ian joins us for this LinkedIn Live Q&A to talk life as a postdoc at Emory University School of Medicine, why he chose to pursue a postdoc, what were some of the key steps he took before identifying the right opportunity, and more. Join us and have your questions ready.
Academic Careers: Exploring Diverse Paths Beyond the Tenure Track
Wednesday, January 31 | 12:15-1:45pm | Lower Adolph Auditorium (1-7619)
Discover insights from our invited career panelists, all PhD-trained professionals serving in non-tenured faculty roles across University of Rochester departments. This 90-minute event features each panelist sharing their unique journey, addressing audience questions, and complimentary lunch. Join us to connect, learn, and navigate beyond traditional tenure track positions.
Eligible for the myHub Spring 2024 Involvement Travel Award. Program counts toward an entry for $1000 professional development travel award that will be drawn at the end of June 2024. Congratulations to Stacey Pedraza for being the Fall 2024 winner of the myHub Involvement Travel Award.
RSVP here to be included for lunch for this event by end of day Wednesday, January 24th.
Navigating a Career Expo for Graduate Students & Postdocs
Thursday, February 1 | 3-4pm | Virtual Event
Don't miss getting the "inside scoop" into all that the Graduate Career Consortium (GCC) 2024 Virtual Career Expo & AS&E Career Expos have to offer this spring! In this workshop, we'll review how to successfully navigate all of these Career Expos and share tips on connecting with employers and alumni. All AS&E and SMD Graduate Students & Postdocs welcome!
Participants may participate on Zoom by registering here.
SMD Discover URSMD Weekend Philosophy Meeting
Friday, February 2 | 4-6pm | Flaum Atrium
Meet this year’s SMD PhD applicants! Enjoy live music, food & drinks! Connect with student groups!
LGBTQ+ Resource Fair
Monday, February 5 | 3pm-4:30pm | Feldman Ballroom
Learn about lots of on and off campus resources for LGBTQ+ students, take home some fun giveaways and enter a raffle for a portable JBL speaker! Some of the organizations present will be Trillium Health, Title IX, Planned Parenthood, the Burgett Intercultural Center and more! Brought to you by the UHS Health Promotion Office.
Mentorship Matters: Empowering Growth, Wellness, and Resilience in Research
Tuesday, February 13 | 11:30am - 1:30pm | Evarts Lounge (1W-133 – School of Nursing Building)
We are thrilled to have Dr. Jeffrey Ring, a renowned Health Psychologist, Leadership Coach, and Health Justice Champion from Los Angeles, CA, as our featured guest speaker. Dr. Ring's expertise and passion for mentorship will inspire and guide you toward personal and professional growth. Lunch will also be provided during the session to nourish your mind and body throughout the event. So, mark your calendar and seize this extraordinary opportunity to connect, learn, and grow. Trust us, you won't want to miss it!
Lunch will be provided – please RSVP by February 7, 2024! RSVP here.
I <3 SMD University of Rochester Day
Wednesday, February 14 | 12pm - 1:30pm | Flaum Atrium
FREE Bento Lunch Box!!
Tell the world why you the School of Medicine and Dentistry and thank those who have helped make it the place you love.
Addictions Counseling Advanced Cert:
Apply Now for the Addictions Counseling Advanced Certificate Program
Gain an integrated understanding of addictions and holistic recovery processes in this innovative program. A collaboration of the Warner School of Education and Strong Recovery, the program offers healthcare and mental health professionals and trainees additional substance use disorders and addictions treatment training.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. The next deadline is March 15, 2024. Details and apply here.
"I have so much more knowledge about substance use disorders that I can present in an objective way and really engage folks in psychoeducation effectively. I think that information is so powerful, and giving people correct information in a person-centered, nonjudgemental approach combined with motivational interviewing is such a powerful tool for change."
2024 Research Recruitment Summit for Postdoctoral Scholars in Oncology
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) /University of Pennsylvania (Penn) Center for Childhood Cancer Research (CCCR) will host the 2024 Research Recruitment Summit for Postdoctoral Scholars in Oncology in Philadelphia, PA on April 29-30, 2024.
Candidates must register AND apply to be considered for program, which includes travel funds for eligible participants.
More Information are available here.
SMD Well-Being Needs Survey
What wellness topics or initiatives do SMD trainees care the most about? If you haven't yet, please take a brief survey to give your feedback and help guide Learner Life/Wellness activities.
Internship/Postdoc/Employment Opportunities |
The 4th Annual Vanderbilt Integrated Training Alliance (VITA)
On Friday, March 22, 2024, The Vanderbilt University Office of Biomedical Research Education and Training (BRET) is hosting the 4th annual Vanderbilt Integrated Training Alliance (VITA), a virtual postdoc preview for senior graduate students.
About the VITA symposium: The VITA symposium in Biomedical Sciences is designed to introduce senior graduate students to the research and resources at Vanderbilt and to help them develop skills that will enhance their postdoctoral career.
Program elements: Participation in VITA will include:
- Communication Training from the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science. Through a layered series of applied improvisational and communication exercises, participants will explore and practice using communication strategies. Find out more here
- An introduction to ASPIRE, the BRET office of professional development
- Opportunity to meet with current Vanderbilt postdocs
- Individual meetings with Vanderbilt research faculty members
- Learning about the Vanderbilt community and research resources
APPLY HERE - Deadline is Monday, February 19, 2024
| Social Media Spotlight |
This week’s social media spotlight comes from Emily Quarato, PhD trainee in Toxicology.
Accommodations
The University of Rochester is committed to providing inclusive experiences and equal access to programs and services. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation, please contact Mary Beth Kitzel. In all situations, a good faith effort (up until the time of the event) will be made to provide accommodations.
OTE Submission Information
Submissions for the weekly Monday edition of OTE are due by Thursday at 5:00 pm. Please submit materials to myHub@urmc.rochester.edu.
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