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The Importance of Conferences and Networking in PhD and Postdoctoral Training

Author(s) -

Subramanian Shoba

Publication year - 2020

Publication title -

current protocols essential laboratory techniques

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.747

H-Index - 10

ISSN - 1948-3430

DOI - 10.1002/cpet.44

Subject(s) - medical education , engineering ethics , psychology , political science , engineering , medicine

Conferences play an important role in enabling trainees to develop and apply competencies in science, in communication, and in networking during biomedical PhD and postdoctoral training. This article offers guidelines for trainees on how to use conferences to initiate, sustain, and strengthen connections, including in virtual conference formats which could become the norm in the future. Additionally, it provides tips for expanding professional networks via broad mechanisms such as informational interviews. Recommendations in this manuscript are applicable to trainees pursuing diverse career paths in different STEM fields including education, scientific research, policy, advocacy, consulting, and communication. © 2020 Wiley Periodicals LLC.

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