Wendy Sanders
Director
jhmipdo@jhmi.edu
The mission of the Professional Development Office is to support the career development of graduate and postgraduate students throughout the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions. The career paths of all our trainees can be enriched by participation in activities that promote collaborative efforts across departments and institutions. The activities and training provided by the Professional Development Office are intended to provide students with knowledge and experiences that are key to successful academic as well as nonacademic careers. The PDO provides training in basic research skills, such as grant writing and communication, with experiences that link academic research with research in other settings, such as internships in industry, government, or national laboratories. The Professional Development Office organizes the following professional development activities: Managing an Effective Job Search Career Alternatives for Scientists Effective Interviewing Grant Writing Writing a Research Paper Presenting a Scientific Talk Career Fairs
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