Medical Scientist Training Program
Annual MD/PhD Student Conference
July 24-26, 2009

Breakout Sessions

How to Write a Journal Article

 

Andrew Thorburn, Ph.D., Professor and Vice Chairman of Pharmacology, University of Colorado Denver, Anschutz Medical Campus

 

Finally done gathering data and ready to put your story together? This session will give you tips for writing a manuscript.

 

Transitioning Back to the Clinic

 

Daniel Bessesen, M.D., Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Diabetes, University of Colorado Denver, Anschutz Medical Campus

 

Are you almost ready to enter your clinical years and wondering how you will survive the transition? Attend this session to learn how to prepare for clerkships in medical school.

 

Global Health

 

Calvin Wilson, M.D., Director of the Center for Global Health, Associate Professor of Family Medicine, University of Colorado Denver, Anschutz Medical Campus

 

Thinking about international medicine? From developing residency programs in Rwanda to initiating training for primary health care trainers in post-war Iraq, Dr. Calvin Wilson has been extensively involved in the international healthcare community. Come hear his experiences and how you can participate in global health.

 

How to Negotiate for a Career Position

 

Facilitator: Chester Ridgway, M.D., Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Vice Chairman of Medicine, University of Colorado Denver, Anschutz Medical Campus

 

Almost done with your training? Wondering how you will find the right job? Join us at this session to hear more about negotiating for benefits, salary, and the right balance of research and clinical obligations.

 

Women as Physician Scientists

 

Dianna Milewicz, M.D., Ph.D., Director of the M.D./Ph.D. Program, Professor of Medicine, Director of the Division of Medical Genetics, University of Texas Medical School at Houston

 

Women can face complex challenges as a physician scientist. Hear how Dr. Dianna Milewicz has overcome these obstacles and discuss experiences with your peers.

 

Career Development and Training Opportunities at the NIH

 

Frederick Ognibene, M.D. and Robert Lembo, M.D., Office of Clinical Research Training and Medical Education, National Institutes of Health

 

What does the NIH have to offer an M.D./Ph.D. student? Learn about the research and clinical opportunities available at the NIH.

 

Grant Writing Techniques

 

Heide Ford, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Colorado Denver, Anschutz Medical Campus

 

Wondering how to turn your ideas and preliminary data into support for your project? Attend this session to find out how to make your grant competitive.

 

Time and Stress Management

 

Deborah Seymour, Psy.D., Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Division of Clinical Psychology, University of Colorado Denver, Anschutz Medical Campus

 

Feel like you never have enough time to squeeze all of you obligations into a 24-hour day? Do you have trouble balancing school, lab, home life, and personal time? Dr. Seymour specializes in student mental health issues. Learn techniques to help prioritize schedules and manage stress.

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