Future Faculty Seminar Series

The Future Faculty Seminar is a must for those of you interested in becoming professors. Even if you’re undecided about staying in academia, this seminar will help you to make a more informed decision. You’ll learn what it takes to be a professor—from the job application process to earning tenure—and how the job description differs at top-tier research institutions, large public schools, small private schools, and community colleges.

Officially, the Future Faculty Seminar is a course listed as INDE 231/CTL 231, offered in the fall quarter. The seminar meets once a week, featuring a host of different panel speakers at each session. The panel aspect is key, as the speakers provide a wide variety of backgrounds, knowledge and experience. For an idea of the course content, there is a detailed list of session descriptions for the Fall 2010 Future Faculty Seminar.

For more details, visit the Future Faculty Seminar website. The mastermind behind the course is Stephanie Eberle, Manager of Educational Resources and Client Services in the School of Medicine Career Center (SoMCC). This course emerged from a collaboration of the following entities: the Vice Provost for Graduate Education (VPGE), the SoMCC, the Center for Teaching and Learning, and the Career Development Center. Check back for future posts covering the aforementioned groups.

A Fabulous Feature on the SoM Career Center Website

As a follow up to the overview of the School of Medicine Career Center (SoMCC), I am dedicating this post to my favorite feature on the SoMCC website: Seminar Highlights. This section is located in the top left column on the SoMCC homepage.

Prepare to be amazed when you click ‘All Seminar Materials.’ At the top of this page, you will find links to several categories, including Banking and Finance, Biopharma, Health Care, Education, Legal, and Career Management, among others. If you don’t want to commit to one category, simply scroll down the page.

Here you will find power point presentations, videos, and video interviews accompanying the myriad of seminars the SoMCC offers every year. I’m sure you’ve seen advertisements for interesting seminars that you weren’t able to attend. If this conundrum burdens you with an overwhelming sense of disappointment, here is your solution. Read through and/or watch all the presentations you missed. How great is that?

Even if you weren’t aware of some of these seminars, likely you will find something of interest to you. The Seminar Highlights feature is an audio-visual buffet of all things career-related. As the categories above indicate, you can find information on topics ranging from career enhancement strategies to what it’s like working at the intersection of science, banking and finance. How cool is that?!

The next time you have to miss out on a seminar because you’re stuck at the bench, worry no more! Or if you’re simply open to learning more about the content of these seminars, take advantage of the Seminar Highlights feature, whenever it’s most convenient for you.

Introduction to the School of Medicine Career Center

Stanford’s School of Medicine Career Center (SoMCC) serves graduate and medical students, post-docs, residents, and alumni. As the content of this blog is largely career-focused, I will dedicate many posts to the abundant services and resources the SoMCC has to offer. I’ll start with an overview.

The SoMCC hosts a myriad of information sessions, seminars, and courses spanning a wide range of career-related topics, throughout the year. Upcoming events are listed under the Events & Activities section on the main page of the SoMCC website.

In addition, one may arrange individual advising sessions to discuss anything from cover letters and resumés to job searches and career transitions. To schedule a consultation appointment, e-mail or call (650) 725-7687 with your name, contact information, and availability during the week. Alternatively, take advantage of walk-in hours, held on Tuesdays from 2 – 3:30pm or on Thursdays from 10 – 11:30am.

The SoMCC houses an impressive career resource library. Books are available for checkout with a Stanford ID card.

It would be remiss not to mention the forces behind the establishment and operation of the SoMCC. Michael Alvarez, Stephanie Eberle, and Suzanne Frasca Hom work tirelessly to make the SoMCC the incredible resource it is. Click here to learn more about them.

The SoMCC is located in the basement of the Grant Building (300 Pasteur Drive), in room S005. Click here for directions.