The decision to reapply to medical school naturally brings with it mixed feelings. You should be congratulated for the investment of time, effort, and expense that all applicants invest during the application process. For those of you who are on waitlists for admission this cycle, there is still a slight/small possibility for matriculation this year. Simultaneously, it is time for you and those who were not admitted to consider reapplying. You are not alone. The reality is that in 2016, the AAMC reported that there were over 49,000 medical school applicants. From that pool of applicants, fewer than half matriculated into their first year of medical school. Dr. Bill Higgins…
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Investing in Yourself: Knowing When to Seek Counseling
Post written by Michael J. Sheridan, MSW, Ph.D,. Special Advisor for Diversity and Wellness Programs, Office of Intramural Education and Training, National Institute of Health, Bethesda, MD Michael.sheridan@nih.gov When our usual ways of coping are not working, it may be time to find a counselor. The reality is that most of us could benefit from professional counseling at various points in our life. I know for myself, the stresses and strains during my doctoral program was a time when going to counseling made all the difference. Since then, I think of obtaining counseling resources as investing in my own well being. After all, we routinely take our cars in for tune-ups, our…
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A Decade and Counting, the NIH Career Symposium Celebrates 10 years.
On May 11, 2017 the OITE will again host the NIH Career Symposium! This year is special…we will celebrate its 10th anniversary. This event is one of our favorites, it highlights the multitude of career opportunities for biomedical scientists—and in the past decade over 7500 graduate students, postdocs and fellows have attended the event to propel their own careers. Our invited speakers tell us about their career paths, how they got their jobs, and advice to attendees as they plan their careers. The event is open and free to everyone, both NIH and non-NIH folks. It is intended for doctoral degree students and recipients. Just register to let us know…