January 6-10, 2025 | Vol. 11, Issue 1
In this issue:
- Education Grand Rounds - AI in Healthcare Education
- NIH Fellowship Information Session
- Scientist Mentoring Diversity Program
- Wilmot Predoctoral Fellowship Program
- Rochester Medical Orchestra
- Childcare Grant for PhD students
Education Grand Rounds - AI in Healthcare Education
Wednesday, January 8 | 12:00pm-1:00pm | K-207 Auditorium (2-6408)
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the healthcare landscape, including many applications in education. This presentation explores how AI tools and technologies are revolutionizing teaching and learning in healthcare professions education. The presentation will define generative AI and describe how generative AI-powered tools may impact how future healthcare professionals are trained. Open to all UR faculty, staff, and students.
NIH Fellowship Information Session
Thursday, January 16 | 11:00am-1:00pm | Ryan Case Method Room (1-9576)
Elaine Smolock, Director of Writing Services and Grant Development in myHub will present fundamental information about how to apply, prepare, and plan to write an NIH Fellowship. This seminar is intended for predoc and postdoc fellows who are interested in learning about NIH Fellowships. Information about F-clubs will also be provided at these sessions. Coffee and Snacks will be provided.
IMPORTANT:
There are new guidelines for NIH Fellowships. These changes will be discussed at this meeting.
Scientist Mentoring Diversity Program
Wednesday, January 22 | 12:00pm-1:00pm | CEL Classroom 2-7544
Come and learn about SMDP Biotech and SMDP MedTech. What is SMDP? The one-year career mentoring program connects ethnically diverse students (Undergraduate Juniors and Seniors, Baccalaureate, Master’s, Ph.D., Postdoctoral Researchers) and early-career professionals with industry mentors from companies in the medical technology, biotechnology, and consumer healthcare industries.
Wilmot Predoctoral Fellowship Program
The program provides support for cancer research training for emerging scientists, with the goal of enabling them to build an independent career in the investigation of the causes, diagnosis, treatment, prevention or management of cancer or its side effects. Wilmot predoctoral fellowships, open to PhD or MD/PhD students under the mentorship of a Wilmot Cancer Institute member, provide two years of support. Click on the picture below to apply.
Rochester Medical Orchestra
Calling all medical musicians! If you play—or once played—a classical instrument, join us for the reprise of the Rochester Medical Orchestra, launching Summer 2025! This group fosters joy, well-being, and community through music and welcomes all skill levels—whether you're a seasoned player or reconnecting with your instrument. Not sure about your schedule? No problem! Fill out the survey to stay in the loop. Reach out to Isabella Cantor with any questions.
Childcare grant for PhD students
Are you a full-time PhD student? Do you have a child or children aged newborn through six years old? If yes to both questions, you may apply for the University’s childcare grant for PhD students. More information can be found on the program web page, which includes an overview of the program, eligibility requirements, and an FAQ, as well as a link to the application portal, which is open Wednesday, January 1, through Friday, January 31, for the spring 2025 grant. Email childcaregrant@rochester.edu with questions.
Graduate Research Assistantship
Seeking a highly motivated and collaborative PhD student to join our Public Interest Technology Lab at Virginia Tech. The PhD student will join a highly collaborative multi-institutional team of faculty, students, and stakeholders. Individuals with interests in science, technology, and society, biopsychosocial implications of digital technologies, sustainability, resilience, or social and environmental justice are encouraged to apply. For more information and directions on how to apply, click the link below. The application deadline is January 15, 2025.
UCLA Bio-Launch Program
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs in the UCLA Biosciences invites you to apply to UCLA Bio-Launch, a recruitment initiative for bioscience researchers. This 2-day program includes professional development workshops, networking opportunities, and a faculty matching service. You are eligible to apply if you are an advanced PhD student, a recent PhD graduate, or an early-career postdoc scholar. Prospective postdocs from groups traditionally marginalized in the biosciences and/or from disadvantage backgrounds are encouraged to apply. There is no citizenship requirement to apply. The application deadline is Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at 11:59 PST. Check out the website to learn more about the program. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out to Letty Treviño.
SHIFT Program 2025
The application cycle for the Short Course in Transferable Skills Training (SHIFT) Program is now open. This program is available to PhD students in biomedical research programs across the US, with all costs covered by an NIGMS R25 grant. The application deadline is January 31st, 2025. The program flyer and FAQs are attached.
2025 Philadelphia Postdoc Preview
Tuesday, February 11 | 12:00-3:30pm | Virtual
The Philadelphia Postdoc Preview will take place virtually on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, will include introductions to the participating institutions and will provide information on what it is like to live and work in Philadelphia. In addition, current postdocs from across the institutions will share their experiences. If you have any questions, please reach out to PhiladelphiaPostdoc@gmail.com.
PennPORT IRACDA Postdoctoral Program
PennPORT is a NIH-funded postdoctoral training program that combines biomedical research at the University of Pennsylvania with a mentored teaching experience at our partner minority serving institutions. If you have questions, you can reach out to Erin Gibbons, Ph.D. SMD ’24 – Microbiology & Immunology, who is a part of this program.
| NSF I-Corps Regional Course Information |
MECCC
NSF I-Corps Regional Courses are for university-based STEM researchers and early-stage startup founders who are interested in exploring the market potential of their work and learning entrepreneurial skills. Participants learn to apply “customer discovery” methodology to evaluate the potential for translating their technology innovation from the lab into a successful product and/or service.
This week's social media spotlight features Kelly-Anais Torres Ballester, a Summer Scholars student.
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
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