Professional Development Day | September 24, 2026, 12:00 - 5:00 PM
Join the UHN Office of Research Trainees (ORT) for an inspiring day of professional development! Designed to celebrate and empower postdoctoral researchers, this event features a diverse lineup of talks and workshops focused on building skills, expanding networks, and helping you take the next step in your career journey.
Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026
Time: 12:00 – 5:00 PM
Location: 522 University Ave., 2nd Floor Cafe, Toronto, ON
Agenda:
- 12:00 – 1:00 PM: “After the Postdoc: Designing your Dream Career Path” by Dr. Nana Lee
- 1:00 – 2:15 PM: Resumes, Cover Letters, and Leveraging AI Workshop by Dr. Amanda Mohabeer
- 2:15 – 2:30 PM: Break
- 2:30 – 4:00 PM: Interviewing Skills Workshop by Anna Gordon, Director, People & Culture Research
- 4:00 – 5:00 PM: “A Fork in the Road: A Real-Life Story from a Former Postdoc” by Dr. Chetan Tailor
- 5:00 – 5:30 PM: Transition to Industry Networking Night (Separate registration required!)
- 5:30 – 8:00 PM: Networking Essential Workshop & Industry Networking Night
Registration is open exclusively to UHN postdoctoral researchers until September 8, 2026. Remaining tickets will open to graduate students at UHN beginning September 9. Interested graduate students are encouraged to join the graduate student waitlist to be first on the list to receive a ticket in the event spots remain open.