Interactive Workshop - Exploring your Why: Discovering your Place In Academia
Moderated by Drs. Pamela Plant and Reinhart Reithmeier 1:30 - 3:00 PM, Debates Room
Transitions are challenging, especially at various points in your pathway to a career. Often, students default to the well-trodden academic pathway that is expected of them, like going on to a Ph.D. or postdoc, instead of exploring options that may inspire them. Indeed, there are many careers in academia beyond the traditional tenure-track professor. It is important to be intentional during transitions and to make purposeful decisions. In order to do this, it is essential to understand your “WHY” - a statement of purpose. Think about your values and interests. Why are you in grad school? Why are you interested in an academic career? Why do certain activities or people motivate and inspire you?
This interactive workshop will explore these important questions and give you tools to implement your WHY to find your place in academia.
Career Panel:
Moderated by Ergi Duli and Nayaab Punjani, IMS PhD Candidates 3:15 - 4:30 PM , Debates Room
Alumni and faculty panelists:
Yvonne Bach, MSc - Clinical Research Coordinator, UHN
Dr. Katharine Dunlop, PhD - Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, UofT & Scientist, Unity Health Toronto
Dr. James Hong, PhD - Scientific Associate, UHN & Founder and President, Verismo Health
Dr. Sian Patterson, PhD - Associate Professor, Teaching Stream, Department of Biochemistry, UofT
Dr. Rola Saleeb, MD, PhD - Clinician Scientist, Unity Health Toronto & Assistant Professor, Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathobiology, UofT
