January 2019
Conflict Management at Work
A seminar for MGH faculty and research fellow with HMS academic appointments and MGH PhD graduate students in research. This seminar explored the benefits of understanding conflict and provide a pragmatic, situational approach to…
Find out more »No Official Title? No Problem! Influencing Without Authority
Sponsored by the Office for Women's Careers Are you leading a project or team without formal authority? Do you have some great ideas but you need others' support to successfully execute? This interactive workshop…
Find out more »From Postdoc to Industry: What to Expect
Former MGH postdocs describe their experience with moving into industry positions. Topics will include how they obtained the position, how they managed the transition with their academic coworkers, and how life in an industry…
Find out more »Can I/Should I Be Promoted? A Discussion for Clinical Faculty
Sponsored by the Office for Clinical Careers This interactive seminar designed for MGH clinical faculty with HMS academic appointments will help: • Consider the possibilities regarding your promotion • Understand the promotion process for…
Find out more »February 2019
How to Format Your HMS CV
A seminar for MGH faculty with HMS academic appointments. The Office for Faculty Affairs at HMS will review details of the HMS CV format, including any recent changes to the formatting requirements. This seminar…
Find out more »Finding Your Philosophy of Teaching (and writing it down)
Workshop: Finding Your Philosophy of Teaching (and writing it down) A Teaching Statement or Teaching Philosophy is often a required part of an academic job application. Regardless of whether teaching will be your primary…
Find out more »Responsibilities of Mentors and Mentees
This seminar will discuss the characteristics of good mentoring relationships at all stages of a research career, including: • What are the best practices for an effective mentor? • How do you make the…
Find out more »New Research Fellow Orientation
This is an exclusive event for MGH Research Fellows/Post Docs. New Research Fellows are encouraged to attend our orientation lunch where we cover career development resources and opportunities available to you here at the…
Find out more »Speaking Up & Giving Feedback: Mastering Conversations Up and Down the Ladder
A seminar for MGH faculty with HMS academic appointments. This interactive workshop will discuss the importance of speaking up across authority gradients, as well as giving effective receiver-focused feedback. An array of strategies and…
Find out more »March 2019
Scholarly Writing Seminar Series Part I
A seminar for MGH faculty with HMS academic appointments. This two-part series will help clinicians improve their scholarly writing. The course will be most valuable for those who desire to improve their writing skills…
Find out more »Scholarly Writing Seminar Series Part II
Scholarly Writing Seminar Series A seminar for MGH faculty with HMS academic appointments. This two-part series will help clinicians improve their scholarly writing. The course will be most valuable for those who desire to…
Find out more »Career Exploration Discussion: Technology Transfer and Licensing
Are you interested in using your science expertise in a technology transfer career? This panel discussion will feature scientists who are growing their careers at Partners Innovation. Learn how they transitioned to this career…
Find out more »New Research Fellow Orientation
This is an exclusive event for MGH Research Fellows/Post Docs. New Research Fellows are encouraged to attend our orientation lunch where we cover career development resources and opportunities available to you here at the…
Find out more »Careers in Consulting
Interested in Consulting? Join MGPA panel discussion 'Careers in Consulting'. This career exploration discussion will feature current consultants with different backgrounds and from different companies. They will provide valuable insight on careers in consulting…
Find out more »Mock NIH Study Section
Would you like to know what happens after you send your grant application to NIH? This “mock” study section will provide a window into the NIH grant review process. The session will also feature…
Find out more »April 2019
Managing Difficult Conversations
A seminar for MGH faculty with HMS academic appointments. We all have conversations we avoid, such as raising a sensitive topic with our boss, colleagues or others. The focus of the session will be…
Find out more »Rigor and Reproducibility in Scientific Research
Rigor and reproducbility are key factors in strong scientific research. This seminar will discuss the consideration of these factors in research design, and how to describe them in NIH funding applications, including: Rigor of…
Find out more »Drafting Your Chief’s Letter
A seminar for MGH faculty with HMS academic appointments. Do you need help drafting the "Chief's letter" for your promotion? This interactive session will focus on how to write a convincing letter for Harvard…
Find out more »May 2019
11th Annual Nancy J. Tarbell Lectureship Series
"Mentoring in Academic Medicine: Much Accomplished, but Still Much More to Do" A seminar for MGH faculty with HMS academic appointments. The Center for Faculty Development invites all faculty to attend this special lecture…
Find out more »Building Your CV Content
A seminar for MGH faculty with HMS academic appointments. This interactive session will focus on how you can build your CV to facilitate academic advancement. Learn how you can join committees, become an ad…
Find out more »Research Fellow Poster Celebration
The PDD Annual Research Fellow Poster Celebration showcases the research accomplishments of MGH Research Fellows. Day will include: 10:00-11:00 am Poster Session 11:00-12:15 pm Research Career Lecture 12:15-12:30 pm Poster Awards Ceremony…
Find out more »Negotiation Bootcamp
A seminar for MGH faculty with HMS academic appointments. Effective negotiation skills are crucial in your career and your everyday life, but many women do not feel confident in their negotiation abilities. This workshop…
Find out more »June 2019
ACAS Session I – Areas of Excellence: Investigation
The Center for Faculty Development presents lectures for MGH faculty with HMS academic appointments. The annual Academic Career Advancement Series (ACAS) helps MGH faculty better understand the process of academic advancement and promotion. Plan…
Find out more »MGPA Yoga Flow
This yoga class is going to be a slow flow vinyasa style yoga that will get your body moving. Vinayasa style yoga focuses on connecting breath to flow from one pose to another. Continual…
Find out more »ACAS Session II – Areas of Excellence: Clinical Expertise and Innovation & Teaching and Educational Leadership
The Center for Faculty Development presents lectures for MGH faculty with HMS academic appointments. The annual Academic Career Advancement Series (ACAS) helps MGH faculty better understand the process of academic advancement and promotion. Plan…
Find out more »ACAS Session III- Academic Promotion: Instructor to Assistant Professor
The Center for Faculty Development presents lectures for MGH faculty with HMS academic appointments. The annual Academic Career Advancement Series (ACAS) helps MGH faculty better understand the process of academic advancement and promotion. Plan…
Find out more »MGPA Yoga Flow
This yoga class is going to be a slow flow vinyasa style yoga that will get your body moving. Vinayasa style yoga focuses on connecting breath to flow from one pose to another. Continual…
Find out more »ACAS Session IV – Crafting Your CV Narrative
The Center for Faculty Development presents lectures for MGH faculty with HMS academic appointments. The annual Academic Career Advancement Series (ACAS) helps MGH faculty better understand the process of academic advancement and promotion. Plan…
Find out more »Data Management and Research Integrity
This final Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) session of the 2018-2019 academic year will discuss: management of research data for publication and sharing and research integrity in collaborations and publications. Speakers: Gretchen Brodnicki, JD,…
Find out more »22nd Annual Claflin Distinguished Scholar Awards Luncheon
This annual luncheon celebration provides the Claflin Distinguished Scholar Award recipients from 1997 to 2019 the opportunity to meet and network. Click here to view the 2019 award recipients.
Find out more »July 2019
MGPA ICE Club Interview Workshop – Mastering the Interview
Lauren Celano from Propel Careers will give a presentation and answer audience questions on how to interview for an industry position. Then, postdocs will get to interact with experts in job interviews in small…
Find out more »MGPA Monthly Planning Meeting
All interested research fellows are welcome to attend the MGPA's planning meetings. Learn how you can be involved, and share your ideas for new programs. The MGPA organizes a variety of events including: Careers…
Find out more »MGPA Yoga Flow
This yoga class is going to be a slow flow vinyasa style yoga that will get your body moving. Vinayasa style yoga focuses on connecting breath to flow from one pose to another. Continual…
Find out more »August 2019
MGPA Postdoc to P.I.
Do you aspire to obtain an independent academic position? Do you want to learn more about research proposals, teaching, and diversity statements? Please join our MGPA Careers in Academia panel discussion to learn about…
Find out more »September 2019
Drafting Your Chief’s Letter
Do you need help drafting the “Chief’s letter” for your promotion? This interactive session will focus on how to write a convincing letter for Harvard Medical School promotion committees. Learn how to help your…
Find out more »MGH Graduate Student Lunch Seminar
Come support your fellow graduate students, GSD Travel Award November 2018 - April 2019 winners, who will present on their research. Come and mingle with your fellow graduate students and enjoy lunch and ice…
Find out more »Annual Women in Medicine Month Lecture
In commemoration of Women in Medicine month, the annual lecture features a leader in academic medicine, sharing advice on career success and advancement. "What Works: Gender Equality by Design" Speaker: Iris Bohnet, PhD, Albert…
Find out more »Postdoc Appreciation Ice Cream Social
In honor of National Postdoc Appreciation Week, the MGH Post Doctoral Division would like to thank all research fellows for their scientific contributions to the MGH research enterprise. All MGH research fellows are invited…
Find out more »Panel Discussion: Claflin Distinguished Scholar Awards
Would you like to know more about the Claflin Distinguished Scholar Awards? These awards are designed to provide bridge funding for junior faculty women to sustain research productivity during the child-rearing years, with the…
Find out more »MGPA Monthly Planning Meeting
All interested research fellows are welcome to attend the MGPA's planning meetings. Learn how you can be involved, and share your ideas for new programs. The MGPA organizes a variety of events including: Careers…
Find out more »MGPA Mentoring Program Kick-Off
This program connects postdocs with mentors in academia, industry or medicine for career advising and networking. Selected participants will be placed into small groups that will meet monthly to share knowledge, support and encouragement…
Find out more »October 2019
“Can I Really Write a Book?”
A seminar for MGH faculty with HMS academic appointments. Have you ever wondered whether you could write or edit a book? Have you been uncertain about how to get started and how to proceed?…
Find out more »MGPA Yoga Flow
This yoga class is going to be a slow flow vinyasa style yoga that will get your body moving. Vinayasa style yoga focuses on connecting breath to flow from one pose to another. Continual…
Find out more »MGH New Faculty Orientation
The MGH New Faculty Orientation is an opportunity for new faculty (joined MGH October 2018 to present) to hear from senior faculty leaders and familiarize yourself with key information to enhance your MGH experience.…
Find out more »Overview of Career Opportunities in the Life Science Sector
Are you interested in exploring your future career opportunities? This seminar will focus on career opportunities available to individuals with advanced degrees and provide an overview of the skills needed to excel in each…
Find out more »MGPA Yoga Flow
This yoga class is going to be a slow flow vinyasa style yoga that will get your body moving. Continual movement through yoga postures gets your heart-rate up while balancing and core sections will…
Find out more »MGPA Yoga Flow
This yoga class is going to be a slow flow vinyasa style yoga that will get your body moving. Continual movement through yoga postures gets your heart-rate up while balancing and core sections will…
Find out more »November 2019
MGPA Yoga Flow
This yoga class is going to be a slow flow vinyasa style yoga that will get your body moving. Continual movement through yoga postures gets your heart-rate up while balancing and core sections will…
Find out more »Looking Your Best on Paper: Building a High Impact CV or Resume
This seminar will help you prepare your CV/Resume for academia, industry or for a more general career exploration. You will learn to: • Tailor your CV/resume to your goals • Highlight and build transferable…
Find out more »MGPA Yoga Flow
This yoga class is going to be a slow flow vinyasa style yoga that will get your body moving. Continual movement through yoga postures gets your heart-rate up while balancing and core sections will…
Find out more »Good Clinical Practice in Research at an Academic Research Institution
November 14 | November 21 | December 5 | December 12 Sponsored by the MGH Division of Clinical Research, Partners Human Research Committee and Partners Human Subjects Quality Improvement Program Good clinical practice (GCP)…
Find out more »Good Clinical Practice in Research at an Academic Research Institution
November 14 | November 21 | December 5 | December 12 Sponsored by the MGH Division of Clinical Research, Partners Human Research Committee and Partners Human Subjects Quality Improvement Program Good clinical practice (GCP)…
Find out more »December 2019
MGPA Yoga Flow
This yoga class is going to be a slow flow vinyasa style yoga that will get your body moving. Continual movement through yoga postures gets your heart-rate up while balancing and core sections will…
Find out more »MGPA Catenion Info Session
This interactive info session will feature current consultants from Catenion, a multinational company specialized in life-science consulting with offices in Boston, London, Berlin and Tokyo. Join the MGPA to learn about Catenion’s history and…
Find out more »Importance of Mentoring while in Graduate School
Why is mentoring important while in graduate school? Come listen to a GSD Principal Investigator (PI) Mentoring Award winner and learn about how to: • Interact with your PI/mentor • Develop your own vision…
Find out more »Good Clinical Practice in Research at an Academic Research Institution
November 14 | November 21 | December 5 | December 12 Sponsored by the MGH Division of Clinical Research, Partners Human Research Committee and Partners Human Subjects Quality Improvement Program Good clinical practice (GCP)…
Find out more »Speaking Up: How to Represent Yourself and Get Your Ideas Heard
Would you like your ideas to get more recognition? Are you a great advocate for others but not as good at meeting your own interests? In large groups, do you struggle to get your…
Find out more »Good Clinical Practice in Research at an Academic Research Institution
November 14 | November 21 | December 5 | December 12 Sponsored by the MGH Division of Clinical Research, Partners Human Research Committee and Partners Human Subjects Quality Improvement Program Good clinical practice (GCP)…
Find out more »MGPA Monthy Planning Meeting
All interested research fellows are welcome to attend the MGPA's planning meetings. Learn how you can be involved, and share your ideas for new programs. The MGPA organizes a variety of events including: Careers…
Find out more »January 2020
Conflict Management at Work
A seminar for MGH faculty with HMS academic appointments and PhD graduate students in research. This seminar will explore the benefits of understanding conflict and provide a pragmatic, situational approach to conflict resolution. Melissa…
Find out more »MGPA Monthly Meeting
All interested research fellows are welcome to attend the MGPA's planning meetings. Learn how you can be involved, and share your ideas for new programs. The MGPA organizes a variety of events including: Careers…
Find out more »Can I/Should I Be Promoted?
This interactive seminar designed for MGH clinical faculty with HMS academic appointments will help: • Consider the possibilities regarding your promotion • Understand the promotion process for clinical faculty • Consider priorities and achieve…
Find out more »February 2020
Crafting Your Faculty of Medicine CV
A seminar for MGH faculty with HMS academic appointments. The Office for Faculty Affairs at HMS will review details of the HMS CV format, including any recent changes to the formatting requirements. This seminar…
Find out more »Speed Networking
This session offers a unique opportunity for a select group of MGH junior faculty to meet and network with faculty that they may not otherwise cross paths with in their day-to-day work life. Special…
Find out more »MGPA- Breaking Into Biotech
Come listen to experts on the hiring side of the industry and receive feedback on your resumes! Plus learn more about Scismic. Checklist (what to bring): -Your laptop -An up-to-date CV
Find out more »How to Write a Successful Fellowship Application
In this session PhD student Alexandra Gold will discuss the elements that go into a successful Fellowship application, including: • how to pick a research project • how to select sponsors and mentors •…
Find out more »March 2020
Acing Your Interview
A career advancement seminar tailored for academic and non-academic interviews. This educational seminar will provide tips and advice on: • how to perform research on the company and interviewers • how to prepare potential…
Find out more »MGPA Monthly Meeting
All interested research fellows are welcome to attend the MGPA's planning meetings. Learn how you can be involved, and share your ideas for new programs. The MGPA organizes a variety of events including: Careers…
Find out more »Scholarly Writing Seminar Series for Clinicians and Clinician Educators
IMPORTANT: A participant must attend BOTH sessions in the series. A series for MGH clinical faculty with HMS academic appointments. This two-part series will help clinicians improve their scholarly writing. The course will be…
Find out more »Scholarly Writing Seminar Series for Clinicians and Clinician Educators
IMPORTANT: A participant must attend BOTH sessions in the series. A series for MGH clinical faculty with HMS academic appointments. This two-part series will help clinicians improve their scholarly writing. The course will be…
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