Graduate and Postdoctoral Professional Development
Departmental Resources
Departmental Course: Graduate Professional Development BCH2201H
Success in Graduate School and Beyond by Drs. Nana Lee and Reinhart Reithmeier
Success After Graduate School by Drs. Nana Lee and Reinhart Reithmeier
Videos from our Graduate Professional Development Course
Schacter Symposium - Department of Biochemistry Alumni Career Symposium
BGSU Events - including Lunch Time Meet and Greets with Alumni and Industry Members
Want to learn more?
Resources at U of T
CLNx- Career and Co-Curricular Learning Network - Portal sharing opportunities for career development, job boards, mentorship and volunteer resources. Postdocs are also able to sign up for an account.
Centre for Graduate Professional Development (School of Graduate Studies)
Careers and Professional Development (Temerty Faculty of Medicine)
Join the Temerty Faculty of Medicine LinkedIn Community
Interested in Clinical Chemistry as a Career? Discover more at U of T Lab Medicine and Pathobiology.
Resources Beyond!
LSCDS- Life Sciences Career Development Syndicate - Organization hosting events and sharing information to help bridge the gap between academia and industry
GMCA Graduate Management Consulting Association - Started at U of T, this organization now has 11 chapters across Canada. It focuses on giving Graduate Students and Postdocs insights into Business and Management. It organizes a variety of events including short courses, panel discussions, interview skill building, and provides online information for resume building, interview skills, etc.
Nature's Career Feature
GPD Videos
GPD1 The Why
GPD2 Career Stories
GPD3 The What and How
GPD4 Reflection using the IDP
GPD5 Options After Graduate School
GPD6 Meaningful Engagement
GPD7 Informational Interviews
GPD8 Marketing You
GPD9 Networking
GPD10 The Job Application
GPD11 The Resume
GPD12 The Cover Letter
GPD13 The Interview
GPD14 Three Minute Thesis Tips
GPD15 Time Management
GPD16 Conflict Management
GPD17 Work Life Integration
GPD18 Mentorship and Expectations
GPD19 Reframing Failure
GPD20 EDI, Unconscious Bias, Wellness
GPD21 Next Action Steps
GPD22 Class Activities
GPD23 Your First Publication
GPD24 Workshop Ideas for Conferences
GPD25 Creating the Career
GPD26 Acknowledgements
GPD27 Booking an Appointment
GPD28 Meaningful Engagement by Graduate Students