The decision to re-apply for medical school naturally brings 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 possibility for matriculation this year. Simultaneously, it is time for you to consider re-applying. 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, Pre-Professional Consultant in the OITE, suggests that you address…
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Before Accepting an International Job Offer
In last week’s blog post, we discussed considerations for properly evaluating a job offer. On top of all those points, there are more things to consider if it is an international job offer. Here are some questions to ask: How and in what currency will you be paid? Will relocation costs be covered? Both to the new location and return? What else could they assist with in terms of relocation? What are the parameters of the commitment? If something comes up and you need to leave the job/country, what would they do to help? Would you be liable in some way if you needed to end the contract early for…
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Before Accepting a Job Offer
It can be easy to get swept up in the excitement of a job offer and immediately say, “Yes, I’ll accept!” During the interview, you probably already learned a lot about the organization and role; however, it is imperative that you take even more time – once an offer is in hand – to get clarity on job specifics. If you have recently been offered a position, here are some points to consider: Negotiate and confirm your salary while exploring options for bonuses. Salary negotiation can be stressful, but this is the only time in the entire job process when you can do it – take advantage! Here are some…
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Family: An Important Influence in Career Decision Making
In recent weeks, many of our trainees have received offers to attend graduate school or for academic and industry jobs. Others are making decisions about where to apply and what career paths to choose. While exciting, it also can be stressful to choose among various options and offers. Here are a few family related questions that trainees bring to counseling sessions. What are the best jobs for scientists with families? We are returning to our home country to be near our family raise our children. How can I go about finding a job abroad? Should I disclose that I have a family during my interview? Will you help me…
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FROM THE ARCHIVE: Keep Stress From Derailing Your Work and Life
Post written by Sharon Milgram, Ph.D., Director, Office of Intramural Training and Education at the National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD. Many of our trainees are currently managing the anxiety and pressures that accompany the job and graduate/professional school application process. This From the Archive post will offer insightful perspectives and strategies that will help you manage these pressures effectively. ________________________________________________________________ Stress is inevitable – in our relationships, at home and at work, pretty much all around us. At NIH our stresses include experimental roadblocks, bureaucracy, paper and grant rejections, the school/job search process, difficult workplace relationships, and/or the craziness of juggling our work and life. On top of these normal (and expected) workplace stresses,…