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The HMGF enrichment program will catalyze interactions between Hughes Med-Grad Scholars and faculty, providing valuable career development.
Activities are intended to fill in curriculum gaps in the areas of leadership and management skills; scientific manuscripts, grants, and presentations; and interactions with industry. Enrichment activities will also provide opportunities for networking among fellows and with program leaders.
- The Visiting Expert Speaker Series:
The Core Leadership Team will select speakers from different disciplines and areas of research so that fellows are exposed to a range of researchers from academics, government, and industry each year. Though presentations will be geared toward the Hughes Med-Grad Scholars, they will be open to the entire research community - including trainees supported by other training grants.
- Scientific Writing Seminar Series:
The Scientific Writing Seminar Series includes 15 hours of instruction in the development of grants, scientific manuscripts, and presentations. Eight hours are devoted to planning, writing, and submitting competitive NIH grant applications; five hours focus on organizing, writing, and critiquing scientific manuscripts; and two hours are spent on developing skills to prepare and deliver effective presentations. The culminating HMGF experience will include the development of an individual NRSA (or equivalent) fellowship application.
Hughes Med-Grad Scholars will also attend a semi-annual program facilitated by senior faculty. This series of lectures and interactive sessions will utilize the HHMI/Burroughs-Wellcome "Making the Right Moves" as a manual for instruction and will address challenges related to career development and scientific research management. Through mentoring relationships, faculty will provide tailored career development guidance that will assist fellows in achieving their post-doctoral career goals.
This popular program has existed at UAB for the past ten years. Sponsored by the UAB Graduate School, the Roundtable includes a monthly seminar series selecting speakers from the Birmingham area and from across the country. Speakers have included venture capitalists, patent lawyers, medical liaisons, CEOs of pharmaceutical companies, and lobbyists. Seminars cover topics such as professional skills (resumes, interviews, etc.), trends in employment, and securing funding.
Each year, Hughes Med-Grad Scholars from all HHMI sponsored Med-Into-Grad Programs will convene for a scientific symposium that will include student research presentations, guest speakers, and networking opportunities.
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