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The Toxicology Mentoring and Skills Development Training Program (ToxMSDT), housed at the University of California Davis, is a special opportunity for underrepresented undergraduate students to participate in a year-long mostly remote toxicology training and mentoring program. Funded by the National Institute of Health, the goal of this program is to attract diverse undergraduate students from around the United States to pursue careers in biomedical research, especially in the field of toxicology. Successful applicants will be teamed with a mentor meeting remotely throughout the year. Activities include the program kickoff workshop hosted by the University of California Davis, a visit to the mentor’s work site, in-person attendance at the annual Society of Toxicology meeting, and a capstone celebration of the program's successes hosted by Tuskegee University. Online learning modules are provided throughout the duration of the program to increase the mentee's knowledge about toxicology. Travel cost support for programmatic activities will be provided by ToxMSDT. This program supplements the regular academic pursuits of students. The start date is August 16, 2024, with the end date of May 31, 2025. 
Applications are open from January 8, 2024, until April 26, 2024. Access the application portal here: ToxMSDT- Appy Here
 
Eligibility Requirements:

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Completion of at least one semester of general biology and general chemistry
• Enrolled in an accredited undergraduate institution at the time of application, with continuing enrollment for the next academic year concurrent with the ToxMSDT program.
• Member of a group underserved in the biomedical sciences (more information can be found here: disadvantaged backgrounds, NIH notice).
• US citizen or US permanent resident
• Due to institutional requirements, we encourage applications from fully vaccinated COVID-19 individuals only (information on vacation requirements can be found here)

Graduate Programs in Bioscience is hosting virtual research mentor trainings during the Spring 2024 quarter. The objective of the workshops is to enrich current mentoring practices by providing faculty with evidence-based approaches to research mentoring while offering a forum in which to solve dilemmas.

This training comes from the Center For the Improvement of Mentored Experiences in Research (CIMER) and the National Research Mentoring Network (NRMN). It is recognized by NIH and NSF for grant applications as evidence of a commitment to trainee mentoring, including trainees from diverse backgrounds. 

Full-Length Mentor Training (6 hours offered in two 3-hour sessions): Encouraged for faculty who have not previously participated in mentor training at UCLA. 

Dates: April 26 and May 3, 2024: 1 PM - 4 PM (virtual). Participants must be able to attend both sessions. 

Application Period: Applications close on March 31st. Notifications will be sent by April 5th.

Apply Here for Full-Length Mentor Training: 
https://uclahs.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eLDQ1PVmf2etBX0 

Eligibility: 

Faculty, Senior Research Scientist, or Administrators who are directly mentoring trainees in STEM-related fields or working with mentors whose trainees are in those fields.
Must be able to attend the entire training.
Register for the event to confirm workshop attendance.
Complete a post-workshop evaluation survey.
 

Registration Information: Enrollment is limited to 30 participants. This training requires a minimum number of participants. If the minimum isn't reached the event might be canceled or postponed.

Program to Advance Training in Health and Science (PATHS), a 10-month virtual initiative that provides undergraduate students or recent graduates with a transformative learning experience to support their goal of applying for and earning an MD, MD/Ph.D., or Ph.D. in biomedical sciences. This is a great opportunity for students from underrepresented groups who are:
(1) two years out from applying to an MD, MD/Ph.D., or a Ph.D. program in the biomedical sciences (applying in 2025 for matriculation in 2026)
(2) who may lack similar programs or resources at their institutions. 


Students will be divided into three tracks according to the advanced degree (MD, MD/Ph.D., and Ph.D.) they are committed to pursuing. Each advanced degree track will have 20 students, for a total of 60 students in the entire cohort.

All students will have the following benefits and expectations: 

Trainings - Monthly online workshops and conversations about topics related to preparing for and applying to MD, MD/Ph.D., or Ph.D. degree programs. 
Mentoring Program - Be mentored by current MD, MD/Ph.D., or Ph.D. candidates at Yale School of Medicine (YSM).
Opportunities & Community of Support - Become part of a supportive network of peers and role models and receive regular notices about professional and career advancement opportunities at Yale and beyond.
 

Application opens February 1st, 2024, and closes March 28th, 2024
Program runs from August 2023 to May 2024. 

For more information about the program and to apply please visit our website: https://medicine.yale.edu/dice/engagement/pipeline/paths/

Any Questions? Please feel free to contact us at [email protected]