Career and Professional Development
Mentoring with extra training in hubs, consortia, associations, groups can enhance these key skills for success in biomedical academia and industry:
- Career planning
- Networking
- Grant writing
- Publishing
- Presentation skills
Mentoring is expected to help understand how to leverage scientific experiences for career marketability
1. Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program Hubs
NIH‑funded consortia that unite universities, hospitals, and research institutes for translational science training.
2. National Postdoctoral Association (NPA)
A national coordinating body supporting postdoc training, policy, and professional development across institutions.
3. Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) – GREAT Group
A consortium of biomedical graduate and postdoctoral program leaders focused on training, policy, and workforce development.
4. NIH IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE)
Statewide consortia that connect universities and research centers to expand biomedical research capacity and training.
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