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Career Day: An opportunity for research graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in the Faculty of Medicine to connect and network with professionals working in a variety of different careers

Career Day: An opportunity for research graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in the Faculty of Medicine to connect and network with professionals working in a variety of different careers

  On June 16th, students gathered in person and online to participate in the FoM career day. Panelists and speakers had a wide range of expertise.  Dr. Tony Yang, Manon Ranger, Shelly Au, Jasmin Ma, and Adrian Lai, opened up about the personal choices and triggers that led them to pick their career paths. They […]

Support and Resources for students and staff affected by the war in Ukraine

Support and Resources for students and staff affected by the war in Ukraine

The attacks launched on Ukraine by Russia last month continue to affect many of our university community members and their families and loved ones. UBC offers drop-in events and other resources for those who might have connections to the countries affected by this conflict. Drop-in event / until March 28: UBC students of any background […]

How to navigate conflict and complex relationships with your supervisors?

How to navigate conflict and complex relationships with your supervisors?

Do you want to learn how to build strong working relationships with your supervisor and committee members? Join this online event on April 6th! “Navigating an effective relationship with your supervisor.” You will learn: Practical strategies to manage potential conflict, such as establishing expectations, problem resolution skills, and holding confident conversations. How to become more […]

Thriving in Grad School: A Panel Discussion

Thriving in Grad School: A Panel Discussion

Kick off Thrive Month with a panel discussion on graduate student mental health in the Faculty of Medicine.

March is Nutrition Month!

March is Nutrition Month!

“Eating should be easy,” intuitive eating, and other fresh ideas from UBC Nutrition experts!

Help pilot a theatre-based supervision workshop!

Help pilot a theatre-based supervision workshop!

Interested in improving supervisory relationships in the Faculty of Medicine? Curious about how to spark discussion around touchy topics? Help pilot a new online, theatre-based dialogue resource!

Apply to work with us!

Apply to work with us!

Passionate about grad student wellbeing & education? We’re hiring!

Announcing the Trainee Thrive newsletter!

Announcing the Trainee Thrive newsletter!

Subscribe to our new wellbeing newsletter for grad students and postdocs!

Networking Skills – Virtual Workshop

Date: Tuesday, December 8 Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm You’ve all heard the saying “you are only as good as your network,” but have you ever wondered how to get one? This course is designed to provide insight and interaction along with the know how to build and stabilize business relationships through effective networking. We […]

A Sad Man in a Suit: One Student’s Experiences with Depression and Anxiety

Please join us on Monday, September 28th at 12-1pm for an open and frank conversation about a MD/PhD student’s experience with mental health problems.