Professional Development

During the first semester, all incoming students are required to attend the professional development seminar series. This is not a registered course. Students are expected to attend all professional development presentations, unless given an excused absence.

Topics include:

• The role of a graduate student
• Rotations 101
• Mindfulness & wellness
• Building self efficacy
• How to get the most out of TA-ing
• How to make a research poster
• Communication conflict
• Presentation Skillz
• What makes a successful graduate student
• Rotation reports and scientific writing
• How to read a scientific paper
• Work/Life balance