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+ Student Organizations: Great way to get involved and build your C.V. Graduate Student Association: Mission Graduate school can be tough We are here to make things a bit easier for you. The GSA is a student-led organization with the sole purpose providing assistance for career development, organizing social events for the graduate student body, and addressing key issues that can have a direct effect on your life as a graduate student. Email us at uthscsa.gsa@gmail.com with questions, comments, or concerns SACNAS: Mission SACNAS is a society of scientists dedicated to fostering the success of Hispanic/Chicano and Native American scientists-from college students to professionals-to attain advanced degrees, careers, and positions of leadership. Our chapter works to organize campus and community activities to promote the scientific and personal development of its members. To join our chapter or be part of our email list: http://eepurl.com/pwvzt email: SACNASatUTHSCSA@gmail.com Post Doctoral Association: Mission Up aims to support and advance postdoctoral training at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. This support is focused on several areas of importance to the postdoctoral experience. The first is scholarly learning this includes hosting extramural seminar speakers, organizing career development workshops, and facilitating opportunities for postdocs to present their work in local meetings. The second is networking activities this includes scientific meetings with other postdocs, new postdoc support, and social gatherings for postdocs and their families. Lastly, UP will work to be the voice of the postdoctoral community at the university. UP will advocate for concerns and ideas from the postdoc community and will work with the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs and other entities within the university to improve the environment for postdoctoral training. You can email UP at up@uthscsa.edu for more information.

F-Troop is a hands-on writing workshop targeted to pre- and postdoctoral trainees who are working to prepare an application for an individual NRSA Fellowship (F Awards, including F30, F31, or F32) for submission to the NIH. Equivalent fellowship applications to other funding agencies are also encompassed by this program. http://iims.uthscsa.edu/f_grants.html Schedule: Meetings are held weekly, on Wednesdays, at 5:00 pm in Room 331.5B in the Medical School (Department of Pathology Conference Room). Meetings are typically 1-2 hours. Light refreshments are provided by the GSBS Dean. Facilitators: Linda M. McManus, PhD Office of Postdoctoral Affairs Teresa Evans, PhD Office of Career Development Format: F-Troop is conducted in a small group, informal format. F-Troop sessions include discussions of the NIH peer-review process, including communications with NIH officials and selection of study section, as well as UTHSCSA-associated requirements (ecop and Cayuse). Most importantly, major effort is devoted to case-by-case presentations and evaluation/discussion of F grant components prepared by individual trainees. This interactive group effort provides friendly, but frank, feedback toward the goal of submitting a competitive F application. Handbook: http://iims.uthscsa.edu/sites/iims/files/education/f-troop/f_handbook.pdf

+ Science Outreach Opportunities Seeking trainees (graduate students and post-doctoral fellows) who are passionate about broadening their engagement through the communication of science to alternative audiences. Trainees who take advantage of this opportunity will work closely with teens interested in science to organize a sustainable teen science café (TeenMOB) for high school students in the local San Antonio area. The focused mission of this project is to provide dynamic, engaging, and facilitated group discussions designed to promote scientific career building skills and mentoring relationships among trainees and teens. The knowledge gained from this peer-to-peer learning experience will improve your scientific communication skills and enhance your teaching and mentoring portfolio. Partners: 4 For More Information Contact: Teresa Evans, PhD, evanstm@uthscsa.edu

Career Advisory Council Announcing an exciting NEW opportunity The Office of Career Development in the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences has formed a Career Advisory Council. This council is comprised of San Antonio leaders whose experience and wisdom provide unique insights into a multitude of possible career paths. The Goal of the Council is to: Expand the professional development and career preparedness of trainees. Develop strategic ties with the San Antonio biomedical community to positively influence career opportunities for trainees. Provide valuable learning and networking experiences for trainees that enhance knowledge, skills, self-awareness, leadership, and marketability through workshops and meetings. You can find information about the council members and their areas of expertise here: http://gsbs.uthscsa.edu/current_students/career-advisory-council The Office of Career Development is excited to announce the launch of the Career Advisory Council Workshop series. These workshops will provide a unique opportunity for trainees to discuss with council members topics such as, how to maximize your expertise as a scientific professional in your chosen career field. See website for more information about upcoming workshops.

Personal Assessment: Here are some questions to begin to plan your career and to help you to boldly go where no one has gone before. 1. What are your long-term career goals? 5 year goal: 10 year goal: 2. What are your short-term career goals (1-2years)?

3. What are my strengths? 4. What are my weaknesses? 5. What type of P.I. should I be working for and what type of lab will I work well in? 6. What critical skills will I need to acquire while I m in graduate training?

1 2 Resources Consider using the following to help plan your career My IDP: You have put a lot of time and effort into pursuing your PhD degree. Now it's time to focus on how to leverage your expertise into a satisfying and productive career. An individual development plan (IDP) helps you explore career possibilities and set goals to follow the career path that fits you best. myidp provides: Exercises to help you examine your skills, interests, and values A list of 20 scientific career paths with a prediction of which ones best fit your skills and interests A tool for setting strategic goals 8 for the coming year, with optional reminders to keep you on track Articles and resources to guide you through the process There is no charge to use this site and we encourage you to return as often as you wish. To learn more about the value of IDPs for scientists, read the first article in our myidp series. Click below to get started. http://myidp.sciencecareers.org

Annual Individual Development Plan (IDP) Part 1: State your career goals and evaluate your progress during the past year. 1. Who is your primary mentor? 2. Who is your secondary mentor? 3. What month and year do you hope to finish this stage of your training? 4. What is your Next Step Goal? 5. Update your CV. Please write in the form of an NIH biosketch 6. Accomplishments of the Past Year (Not limited to UTHSCSA activities) Part 2: Evaluate your skills. List some specific laboratory/research techniques that you are highly proficient at, which could be valuable in a future career path. List some specific laboratory/research techniques that you need to drastically improve in order to be successful in your current position or future career path. List some specific knowledge areas that you already specialize in, which could be valuable in a future career path. List some specific knowledge areas where you need to drastically improve your understanding in order to be successful in your current position or future career path.

Teresa M. Evans Ph.D. Leader, Office of Career Development Contact Dr. Evans at: Office: (210) 567-3718 Evanstm@uthscsa.edu @TEvansMoore Linkedin: Dr. Teresa Evans received her PhD in Neuroscience in 2014 from UTHSCSA. While a graduate student, Dr. Evans was involved in organizing and even developing a variety of graduate student and postdoctoral fellow programs around the Health Science Center such as Trainee Meetings Outside the Box (TMOB), F-Troop, and the Science Communication Committee. Her passion for these efforts has brought her to the GSBS and OPA Offices for the next stage of her career where she is continuing to build these programs as well as establishing new ones through the formation of the Office of Career Development. As an initiative of the Office of Career Development, Dr. Evans will be offering one-on-one career planning meetings to trainees. These meetings are designed on a case-by-case bases to meet needs such as C.V. and Resume preparation, Career Exploration and planning, and interview skills. Please contact Dr. Evans if you are interested in scheduling your session (Evanstm@uthscsa.edu).