Workshops, Seminars and Symposia - Office of Career Development & Outcomes Analysis

August 2007

Careers in Clinical Chemistry (Career Profiles Series)
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
12:00-1:00 pm
407 Light Hall
sponsored by the BRET Office of Career Development & Outcomes Analysis
Feel free to bring your lunch. Cookies will be provided.
Dr. Alison Woodworth, Director of the Esoteric Chemistry lab at Vanderbilt Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Pathology, will give a presentation about the field of Laboratory Medicine and Clinical Chemistry. Dr. Woodworth will provide information about where and how to apply to Clinical Chemistry postdoctoral fellowship programs. Clinical Chemistry is a sub-specialty of Clinical Pathology, which is the application of biochemistry, molecular biology, and hematology to the diagnosis, prognosis, and monitoring of human disease. Clinical Chemistry has traditionally involved analysis of blood, uring, and other body fluids using biochemical, immunoassay, molecular biological and mass spectrometry technology. These analyses directly impact patient care in a number of ways including: confirmation of a diagnosis, determining prognosis, and monitoring treatment. The need for Clinical Chemists is ever increasing and the opportunities are many in areas such as academic medical centers, community hospitals, in vitro diagnostics, and pharmaceutical companies. The constant excitement of a job in clinical chemistry, combined with the numerous job opportunities and ever-increasing salary make it an attractive career path for young scientists. Advance online registration is requested at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=Hl3xHfgbPPRaAeuUXG3luA_3d_3d

Presidential Management Fellowship Information Session
Thursday, August 30 , 2007
1:00-2:00 pm
512 Light Hall
Sponsored by the BRET Office of Career Development
Are you a graduate student who is interested in science policy or a career with the federal government? The Presidential Management Fellowship program may be for you! The PMF program is a highly competitive, two-year, paid fellowship program for graduate students who complete their degree requirements in the academic year of award (2007-2008 academic year). Past PMFs have worked in agencies across the government, including the Departments of Agriculture, Defense, Education, Energy, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, Federal Bureau of Investigation, NASA, and NIH. Following the conclusion of the two year fellowship, PMFs usually have the opportunity to convert their fellowship into a full-time permanent position. This information session will provide more details about the program goals and history, competitive application and selection process, and program benefits. Advance registration is requested. Please register online at:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=9XP1EwYFKK6WIV_2bcz4WK4g_3d_3d

Please note: even if you will not complete your degree requirements in the upcoming academic year, you are still welcome to attend this information session so that you are prepared to apply in future years. This is a highly competitive program, and interested graduate students will benefit from learning how to better position themselves for PMF candidacy





Workshops & Seminars August 2007 Careers in Clinical Chemistry (Career Profiles Series) Wednesday, August 22, 2007 12:00-1:00 pm 407 Light Hall sponsored by the BRET Office of Career Development & Outcomes Analysis Feel free to bring your lunch. Cookies will be provided. Dr. Alison Woodworth, Director of the Esoteric Chemistry lab at Vanderbilt Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Pathology, will give a presentation about the field of Laboratory Medicine and Clinical Chemistry. Dr. Woodworth will provide information about where and how to apply to Clinical Chemistry postdoctoral fellowship programs. Clinical Chemistry is a sub-specialty of Clinical Pathology, which is the application of biochemistry, molecular biology, and hematology to the diagnosis, prognosis, and monitoring of human disease. Clinical Chemistry has traditionally involved analysis of blood, uring, and other body fluids using biochemical, immunoassay, molecular biological and mass spectrometry technology. These analyses directly impact patient care in a number of ways including: confirmation of a diagnosis, determining prognosis, and monitoring treatment. The need for Clinical Chemists is ever increasing and the opportunities are many in areas such as academic medical centers, community hospitals, in vitro diagnostics, and pharmaceutical companies. The constant excitement of a job in clinical chemistry, combined with the numerous job opportunities and ever-increasing salary make it an attractive career path for young scientists. Advance online registration is requested at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=Hl3xHfgbPPRaAeuUXG3luA_3d_3d Presidential Management Fellowship Information Session Thursday, August 30 , 2007 1:00-2:00 pm 512 Light Hall Sponsored by the BRET Office of Career Development Are you a graduate student who is interested in science policy or a career with the federal government? The Presidential Management Fellowship program may be for you! The PMF program is a highly competitive, two-year, paid fellowship program for graduate students who complete their degree requirements in the academic year of award (2007-2008 academic year). Past PMFs have worked in agencies across the government, including the Departments of Agriculture, Defense, Education, Energy, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, Federal Bureau of Investigation, NASA, and NIH. Following the conclusion of the two year fellowship, PMFs usually have the opportunity to convert their fellowship into a full-time permanent position. This information session will provide more details about the program goals and history, competitive application and selection process, and program benefits. Advance registration is requested. Please register online at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=9XP1EwYFKK6WIV_2bcz4WK4g_3d_3d Please note: even if you will not complete your degree requirements in the upcoming academic year, you are still welcome to attend this information session so that you are prepared to apply in future years. This is a highly competitive program, and interested graduate students will benefit from learning how to better position themselves for PMF candidacy
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