Date
April 8 and 15 | 2:00 – 4:00 PM | Toronto General Hospital 1EN429
Developing Effective Mentoring Skills - Training Program for UHN Graduate Students and Postdocs Supervising Summer Students
The Developing Effective Mentoring Skills program is an opportunity for UHN graduate students and postdoctoral researchers to enhance their skills to prepare for mentoring summer research students.
The program will be delivered over two interactive, in-person sessions on April 8th and 15th from 2-4 pm in Toronto General Hospital Room 1EN429. The mentoring training will cover many themes including:
- Effective Communication
- Aligning Expectations
- Addressing Equity & Inclusion
- Promoting Professional Development
Following the workshops, participants will receive a certificate of program completion.
The program is being offered by the Office of Research Trainees and utilizes curricula from the Center for the Improvement of Mentored Experiences In Research (CIMER) Entering Mentoring Program. Learn more about CIMER and the Entering Mentoring Program here. The curricula materials are designed for Biomedical researchers, although the topics are broadly applicable.
Eligibility
- Open to individuals working in a UHN research lab who will be supervising a summer or undergraduate student in 2024. Preference will be given to graduate students and postdoctoral researchers.
- Must be able to commit to attending both in-person program sessions.
Application Details
Program spots are limited. Individuals interested in participating in the program must apply here by March 26, 2024. Successful applicants will be notified by April 2, 2024.
Questions?
If you have any questions or concerns, please email the Office of Research Trainees at ortadmin@uhn.ca.