Program supporting first-year UCSF grad students in their lab rotations presented at national conference

Ray Care, PhD, program director, PhD career and professional development, along with D’Anne Duncan, PhD, assistant dean for diversity and learner success, presented a member generated session deep-dive talk at the 2022 Graduate Career Consortium Annual Conference.

OCPD Creates New Tool for Evaluating Multiple Opportunities

Early users of the tool report that it has helped them discover new perspectives on their career decisions. The process of identifying criteria for the decision and then weighting and scoring those criteria can bring greater clarity to evaluating multiple opportunities and ultimately making a...

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Looking to connect with professionals in your field in 2022?

Happy New Year!! If, in this season of resolutions and new initiatives, you are looking for ways to explore career paths, connect with UCSF alums, or build your professional community, or perhaps all three, we have a resource for you.

How far back do I go on my resume/CV?

This month’s career tip is how far back to go on your resume/CV. If you are grappling with this question, you are not alone! This is one of the most commonly asked questions I receive at OCPD and there are a lot of different schools of thought on this topic.

How do I establish myself in a new position?

This month’s tip is on how to establish yourself in a new position. Whether you are starting an internship, residency, or new job, below are several tips that can help you successfully transition into this new role.

Updated timeline shows graduate students how and when to engage OCPD

This resource is updated frequently. For current timelines, including text versions, please visit: Timeline for Engaging OCPD We've recently updated our timeline for graduate students in basic and biomedical science PhD programs! It shows the full array of OCPD's programs and resources laid out...

We've had a staffing change

Our esteemed colleague Laurence Clement, PhD, Program Director for Academic Careers, has started the next chapter in her productive career. We thank her for her incredible contributions to our community and wish her all the best! Dr. Clement developed evidence-based, equity-focused trainings that...

How do I obtain a strong letter of recommendation/reference?

This month’s tip is on obtaining a strong letter of recommendation or reference. Letters of recommendation are often requested for residency, scholarship, and graduate school applications, while references are generally requested when applying for employment/postdoctoral scholar positions.

Should I include an "Interests" section on my resume/CV?

This month’s tip is on whether to include an “Interests” section on a resume/CV. There are a number of different opinions on this topic.* An “Interests” section is optional, and can be included if you have room on your resume/CV. I believe it is one of the most underestimated sections.