In addition to the many opportunities on campus for ongoing scientific learning,
the educational series provides Dual DVM/PhD Degree students with additional chances to
gain insight into issues that are important to clinicians and researchers. These monthly
sessions also serve as an important opportunity for students to remain connected to each other
and the program.
The session content is determined by the Oversight Committee and
current Dual Degree students.
Session Title |
Purpose |
Presenters |
Annual Dual Degree Program Research Update |
- Summary of the current dual degree student research
- Feedback about research from the Oversight Committee
- Showcase opportunities to new Dual Degree students
|
Current Dual Degree Student |
Clinical Scientist,
Clinical Duties |
- Discussion of issues related to being a clinician scientist
- Issues to consider in training for this career track
|
Rory Todhunter,
Dorothy Ainsworth,
Kenny Simpson |
Clinical Scientist,
Basic Science Department |
- Discussion of issues related to being a clinician scientist in a basic science department
- Issues to consider in training for this career track
|
Joel Baines,
Hélène Marquis,
John Parker,
Alex Travis |
Career Goals,
Career Mapping |
- Discussion of different career goals
- Learning to map the desired outcome
|
Graduate School staff member |
Benefits of Learning in Combined Degree Programs |
- Discussion of benefits of learning in a combined program
- Tips to get the most out of the Dual Degree experience
|
Alex Travis,
Colin Parrish |
Post-Doc Opportunities |
- Overview of postdoctoral training -- benefits/drawbacks
- How to find a position, what to look for
|
Richard Cerione,
David Russell |
Grant Writing 101 |
- An introductory session on grant writing
|
Colin Parrish,
Joel Baines,
Robert Gilmour,
Douglas McGregor |
Gender Issues:
Women in Science |
- Discussion of gender issues in science
- Discussion of issues that are particular to a woman's success in science
|
Dorothy Ainsworth,
Susan Suarez,
Judy Appleton |
Residency Training |
- Overview of successful residency/training: benefits/drawbacks
- How to find one, what to look for, career goals
|
Richard Hackett,
Norm Ducharme,
Dorothy Ainsworth |
