Opportunities & Resources
Synopsis
Welcome to Opportunities & Resources! As the YPGA constantly pumps out new resources and events themed on career development, this subpage’s purpose is to consolidate and streamline the library of events/resources to learn about and get involved in.
We encourage you to take advantage of these opportunities, and hope to see you at our events!
Upcoming Big Event:
YPGA’s Mentorship Program - MAPS
We are excited to announce the return of the YPGA mentorship program, MAPS (mentorship & professional support for postgraduates). Through this program, we aim to connect postgraduate trainees with mentors from the graduate and medical school, including students & postdoctoral associates-fellows. Last year, we successfully launched the program through a Speed Networking Mixer and matched 38 pairs of mentors/mentees. This event is set to return in June this year!
Next steps:
- Fill out this mentee interest form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfNBi7V3opX7JRav4d7RBULhN0sMYYa…
- Join us (in person or via Zoom) for the optional mentee workshop on June 6, 5:30-7 PM: https://cglink.me/2dA/r2271908
- Join us for the mixer to meet potential mentors on June 13, 5:30 - 8:30 PM: https://cglink.me/2dA/r2271911
Monthly Events:
Let’s Talk Research (LTR)
Let’s Talk Research (LTR) is an informal, monthly event where postgrads can present on their current lab project(s) and learn about other research being done within the YPGA community. Presenters gain presentation experience, feedback from fellow PGAs (your audience!) and a citation on their CV.
To sign up as a presenter, fill out a slot here: https://bit.ly/3XxU8Av
Date: Every 1st Wednesday
Time: 5:30 - 7:00pm EST
Modality: Hybrid
Location: Sterling Hall of Medicine Medical Library (SHML) Room 112A/B
Bi-Weekly Events:
MCAT Tutoring Sessions
If you are a candidate applicant of an MD-PhD or MD, we encourage you to attend the MCAT Tutoring Sessions which invites current medical students who have received successful scores on the exam to pass down their torch of wisdom and coaching to ensure you are well-prepared to maximize your results.
Sign up on our YaleConnect page!
Date: Every Other Saturday
Time: 10 AM - 1 PM EST
Modality: In-Person
Location: Sterling Hall of Medicine Medical Library (SHML) Room 112A
Postgraduate Openings
Looking for a postgraduate position at Yale? Click HERE to see the current openings!
Opportunities & Resources outside of the YPGA:
Yale Biotech Club
Yale Biotech Club is dedicated to supporting the professional discovery, development, and success of aspiring students & postdoctoral fellows in the life sciences. We are committed to creating a biotech ecosystem that empowers scientists with the necessary resources to strive towards their professional vision & goals. For more information, visit: Yalebiotechclub.org
Office of Career Strategy (OCS)
Check out this new webpage on the Office for Postdoc Affairs website that gives postgrads access to new career resources, including resume writing tips, advice on writing cover letters, tips on building a LinkedIn profile, easy steps to conducting a successful interview, and many more!
https://postdocs.yale.edu/current-postgrads/career-resources-postgrads
You will be prompted to provide your netID and password to access the webpage.
Grad Writing Lab
The Poorvu Center (through the Grad Writing Lab) offers 1:1 consultations dedicated to postgrads who want feedback on their writing.
Schedule a writing consultation by going to this link and logging on with your netID: https://poorvucenter.yale.edu/writing/graduate