Graduate Course - 0.25 Credits

Graduate Professional Development Course - BCH2201H

This is a graduate level course focused on developing the academic and professional skills required to succeed during and beyond graduate education in basic biomedical sciences such as biochemistry.

Interactive lectures will include classroom discussions regarding the practical aspects of succeeding in graduate school, PI relationships and mentoring, enhancing research ability skills, problem-solving techniques, leadership, finding successful collaborations, developing strong written and oral communication skills, further training as a postdoctoral fellow, effective networking, integrating life commitments, career transitions, cvs and resumés, career options in and out of academia, best methods of searching for and landing the job, and maintaining career development.

Students will develop communication skills through writing assignments and oral presentations related to their research. Classes will include interactive assignments and an interactive panel discussion with guest speakers from any career chosen by the participants. Previous career panelists include those from industry R & D, medical affairs, medical communications, management consulting, patent law, academia among others.

Course Time and Location:
Sept 18- Nov 27 ( Every second Thursday from 10am- 12pm)
MSB 5231

Enrollment Limit
20

Exclusions
Restricted to PhD students.

Course Coordinator
Nana H Lee

Method of Student Evaluation

Job Application (25%)
Individual Development Plan (IDP) & Book Reflection (25%)
Oral Presentation (3MT) (12.5%)
Informational Interview (12.5%)
Participation (25%)