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2023

Have you ever been in a meeting and suggested an idea and it seemed like no one heard you? Have you missed opportunities because you second-guessed yourself? We all have, but there are ways to be heard and things you can do to find your voice and advocate for yourself. This interactive virtual presentation will focus on using your voice to be heard.

Date: April 23, 2023

Presenter(s): Doris Rubio, Ph.D., Assistant Vice Chancellor, Clinical Research Education & Training and Professor, Medicine, University of Pittsburgh

2021

This webinar discussed the standard IMRAD structure of a manuscript and how this structure was developed to engage readers and ensure all critical elements were included in the text. The IMRAD format was structured by four main sections: Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion. Attendees learned how the IMRAD structure tells a story, the most efficient order to draft sections of a manuscript, and what key information to include in each section.

Date: July 13, 2021

Presenter(s): Crystal Herron, Ph.D., ELS, a BELS-certified Editor in the Life Sciences

This presentation focused on specific tools and approaches you could take to maximize your work productivity. In addition, we focused on work/life integration, because we all knew that true work/life balance does not exist. We talked about the evils of email and how to minimize this distraction as well as others. Attendees came prepared to learn new skills that they could start implementing.

Date: May 21, 2021

Presenter(s): Doris M. Rubio, Ph.D., Assistant Vice Chancellor, Clinical Research Education and Training; Professor of Medicine, Biomedical Informatics, Biostatistics, Nursing, and Clinical and Translational Science; Director, Institute for Clinical Research Education; Director, KL2 Clinical Research Scholars Program; Director, Leading Emerging and Diverse Scholars to Success, University of Pittsburgh

 

2020

Date: October 23-25, 2020

Date: July 29, 2020

Presenter(s): Angela M. Passarelli, Ph.D., BCC, Assistant Professor, School of Business, College of Charleston; Research Fellow, Coaching Research Lab, Case Western Reserve University

 

Date: July 2020

Presenter(s): Funlola Are, Ph.D., Postdoctoral Fellow, National Crime Victims Research and Treatment Center, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, College of Medicine, MUSC

This workshop focused on how to chart your own leadership development plans and steps you can take in order to become an effective leader .

Date: February 20, 2020

Presenter(s): Alicia Lopez Floyd, MSPM, MBA, Program Manager, Boeing HR Leadership Next Program

 

2019

This workshop focused on the essentials of multidirectional managing, teaching participants how to effectively lead up to superiors, down to subordinates, and across to peers. It highlighted the importance of this approach for achieving success in varied organizational roles. Attendees learned key strategies to identify and balance their management biases, strengths, and weaknesses. The workshop emphasized understanding and adapting to different dynamics within a workplace, equipping participants with the skills for a well-rounded and adaptable management style, crucial for navigating the complexities of professional environments.

Date: November 2019

Presenter(s): Kevin Gray, M.D., Assistant Provost, Research Advancement and Professor, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, College of Medicine, MUSC; Christopher Cowan, Ph.D., Chair and Professor, Neuroscience, College of Medicine, MUSC; Loretta Lynch-Reichert, MS, Director, Office of Strategic Initiatives and Policy Management, MUSC; Teresa Kelechi, RN, Ph.D., Associate Dean, Research and Professor, College of Nursing, MUSC; Heather S. Bonilha, Ph.D., Director, Doctor of Philosophy in Health and Rehabilitation Science and Associate Professor, Health Sciences & Research, MUSC

 

Date: October 2019

Date: September 12, 2019

Presenter(s): Chris Davies, Ph.D., Professor, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Medicine, MUSC

Date: September 2019

Presenter(s): Jennifer Woodward, Ph.D., Vice Chancellor, Research Operations and Professor, Surgery and Immunology, University of Pittsburgh

 

Date: July 2019

  • Innovation in Medicine: Setting yourself apart through innovative clinical care delivery with Dr. Holmstedt
  • Personal and Professional Branding: Another look at the Elevator Speech: Defining your personal and professional brand is your responsibility. If you don’t do it, you’re leaving your brand—and your value—to be defined by everyone else. Join us for a brief discussion on first impressions and nonverbal behaviors, how to craft key messages and ways to cut through the clutter whether communicating in person or online with Woolwine.
  • Finding Joy in Networking and Collaboration: Explored ways to build your academic network, to help advance your career and lead to more fruitful (and joyful) collaborations with Dr. Kamen.

Date: July 2019

Presenter(s): Diann Krywko, M.D., Professor, Emergency Medicine, College of Medicine; Rebecca Wineland, M.D., Assistant Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine; Christine Holmstedt, DO, Associate Professor, Neurology, College of Medicine; Heather Woolwine, MA, Director, Public Affairs & Media Relations, Office of Communications & Marketing; Diane Kamen, M.D., MSCR, Associate Professor, Rheumatology & Immunology, College of Medicine

 

Date: July 2019

Date: June 20, 2019

Presenter(s): Kimberly R. Cannady, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Academic Affairs Faculty

Date: June 17, 2019

Presenter(s): Alicia Lopez Floyd, MSPM, MBA, Program Manager, Boeing HR Leadership Next Program

Date: June 2019

Presenter(s): Susan R. Johnson, M.D., MS

Date: May 2019

 

Date: February 28, 2019

Presenter(s): Cristina M. Lopez, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, College of Medicine; Erin A. McClure, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, College of Medicine

Date: February 2019

Presenter(s): Elizabeth Blackburn, Ph.D

2018

Panel session moderated by Elisha Brownfield, M.D., Director, Strategic Leadership Development

Date: December 2018

Presenter(s): Libby Infinger, M.D., MPH, Assistant Professor, Neurosurgery, College of Medicine; Cristina Lopez, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Mental Health Disparities & Diversity Program, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, College of Medicine; Erin McClure, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, College of Medicine; Dayan Ranwala, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, College of Medicine

Date: November 27, 2018

Presenter(s): Jesse S. Goodwin, Ph.D., CINO, MUSC

 

Date: July 2018

Date: June 21, 2018

Presenter(s): Teresa M. Stephens, RN, Ph.D., CNE, Associate Professor, College of Nursing

 

Date: June 19, 2018

 

The workshop delved into the critical roles of mentors and sponsors in the realm of academic medicine, particularly addressing the persistent inequity in leadership positions for women. While mentorship has long been a cornerstone of career development in academia, the concept of sponsorship, more prevalent in the corporate sector, was explored as a distinct yet complementary approach. Participants gained insights into the differences between mentors and sponsors, the nuances between mentees and protégés, and strategies for attracting and identifying sponsors. The interactive workshop format combined didactic presentations with engaging table discussions, culminating in group reports. Each attendee left equipped with a tailored "protégé" and "sponsor" road map, designed to guide their individual career advancement journey in academic medicine.

Date: June 18, 2018

Presenter(s): Elizabeth L. Travis Ph.D., FASTRO, Associate Vice President, Women Faculty Programs, Mattie Allen Fair Professor in Cancer Research, and Professor, Experimental Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

This workshop is designed to enhance interpersonal communication skills. Participants learned the basics of the PACE temperament style preferences, discovered their own styles using the PACE Palette, and gained practical tips for engaging with diverse temperaments. The session, interactive in nature, enabled attendees to apply these insights in real-time, fostering better understanding and collaboration across different personality types.

Date: June 1, 2018

Presenter(s): Elisha Brownfield, M.D., Director, Strategic Leadership Development

Date: May 2018

Presenter(s): Jennifer Woodward, Ph.D., Associate Vice Provost for Research Operations, University of Pittsburgh

This workshop presented insights into achieving work-life balance, emphasizing resilience as a cornerstone of career success. Participants explored practical strategies for effectively managing professional and personal responsibilities, fostering a harmonious integration of work and life.

Date: April 23, 2018

Presenter(s): Constance Guille, M.D., Associate Professor, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, College of Medicine; Christine Kern, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Regenerative Medicine & Cell Biology, College of Medicine; Amanda LaRue, Ph.D., Professor, Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, College of Medicine; James McElligott, M.D., Associate Professor, Pediatrics, College of Medicine; Lynn Schnapp, M.D., Professor, Medicine, College of Medicine; Dee Crawford, Director, Human Resources, MUSC

Date: March 29, 2018

Presenter(s): R. Amanda C. LaRue, Ph.D., Professor, Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, College of Medicine; Jeffrey A. Jones, Ph.D., Professor, Surgery, College of Medicine

 

2017

Discussions will focus on the biases and barriers which exist in STEM, the strategies that are needed to address and overcome these issues, and the tools and techniques that can be utilized for sustained career success.

Date: December 16, 2017

Presenter(s): Elizabeth L. Travis, Ph.D., Associate Vice President, Women & Minority Faculty Inclusion, Mattie Allen Fair Professor in Cancer Research, and Professor, Experimental Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Cynthia Simpson, MEd, Chief Business Development Officer, Association for Women in Science

 

Date: November 21, 2017

Presenter(s): Bernadette P. Marriott, Ph.D., Professor, Medicine, College of Medicine

 

This workshop discussed how she has infused life into Dr. October's work and participated in a discussion about this important topic.

Date: October 14, 2017

Presenter(s): Tessie October, M.D., MPH, Pediatric Physician, Children's National Medical Center

Date: July 19, 2017

 

Speakers covered topics spanning movingn your bench research to first-in-human trials, as well as what separates a scientific finding from an invention, understanding the drug development pathway when you have an invention, and what's required for IND approval trial and Phase I trial. Attendees participated in one-on-one Q&A with the speakers and a panel of development talks.

Date: June 28, 2017

Join us to learn negotiation tactics and for an opportunity for individual consulting. Individual sessions will be in the afternoon and restricted to attendees of the morning workshop.

Date: June 22, 2017

Presenter(s): Jennifer Woodward, Ph.D., Vice Chancellor, Research Operations and Professor, Surgery and Immunology, University of Pittsburgh

SCTR, in partnership with ARROWS and the Women’s Scholars Initiative, will host the Annual Mentorship Training Symposium. The symposium will feature keynote speaker Dr. Woodward, as well as breakout sessions for women scholars, researchers, and clinician-educators.

Date: June 24, 2017

Presenter(s): Jennifer Woodward, Ph.D., Associate Vice Provost, Research Operations, University of Pittsburgh

Date: May 25, 2017

 

Date: May 25, 2017

Presenter(s): Paula S. Ramos, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Medicine, College of Medicine

Learn from a medical device industry expert about the factors that industry considers when evaluating your innovation and how those factors shape technology development.

Date: May 20, 2017

Presenter(s): Craig Meyerson, MS, Senior Manager, Global Innovation, Hillrom

 

Date: March 30, 2017

  • Writing Successful Grants, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, March 28, 2017
  • Building the NIH Grant Proposal, 2:00 - 5:00 pm, March 28, 2017
  • Career Development Grants for Pre- and Post-docs, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, March 29, 2017

Date: March 28-29, 2017

 

The Women Scholars Initiative at MUSC is pleased to honor Dr. Nancy Hopkins, Professor Emeritus at MIT, with the 2017 Eminent Scholar Award. Please join us for her award presentation and guest lecture.

Date: March 23, 2017

Presenter(s): Nancy Hopkins, Professor Emeritus, MIT

 

Date: March 16, 2017

Presenter(s): Kevin Grigsby MSW, DSW, Senior Director, Member Organizational Development, Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)

Date: March 4, 2017

Presenter(s): MUSC Foundation for Research Development

Date: February 28, 2017

Presenter(s): Lynn M. Schnapp, M.D., Professor, Medicine, College of Medicine