OBGE Leadership and Management Training for Biomedical Scientists (LMAP)
May, 2023
Biomedical scientists, no matter the stage, encounter daily interactions with faculty, staff, peers, and the public that require communication, leadership, and management skills to optimize productivity and promote professional growth. But how does a student learn these skills, especially if they are still in the training stage and don’t have an official leadership title? To assist in this area of professional development, OBGE is offering a 4-week series on Leadership and Management for SOM biomedical PhD students.
The series is based on the Leadership and Management in Action Program (LMAP) curriculum developed at Washington University, St Louis to equip biomedical graduate students with skills to navigate challenges they encounter in the scientific research environment. The LMAP curriculum encourages self-awareness through reflection and practice and makes use of a goal-setting and practice components after each training session.
OBGE trainings will occur from 12-1:30pm (lunch provided) in GSRB 1 4002 and consist of group and small group discussion as well as practice of concepts, tools, and strategies to enhance navigation of the following topics:
1) Professionalism and Professional Identity (May 4)
2) Working in Teams (May 11)
3) Inclusive Organizational Cultures (May 18)
4) Leading Without Authority (May 25)
Students are encouraged to attend all sessions, but registrations for individual sessions are accepted. Trainings will be limited to 12 students. Please click this link to register for the OBGE LMAP Training:
https://duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1IjiaeRWjpiwJjU
Students that attend all sessions will receive documentation of completion.
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If you would like to join the OBGE Student Running Group or Hiking Group, here is the information for each group:
Running:
If interested in the running group, please fill out this short form so that we can arrange events that most people will be interested in: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfM6H-cSXgc-qslZB86GQqe_-isjNi_3Bp81ejMlrMvPx2MFw/viewform?usp=sf_link
Here is the link to the GroupMe where we will coordinate future meet-ups: https://groupme.com/join_group/93029387/uMThyk5h
Looking forward to running with you!
-Robin, Maggie, and Liseth
Hiking:
This group is envisioned as a low-pressure, fun way to meet new people and find cool hiking trails in the area, find the link to the groupme here.
The thumbnail picture of the OBGE Programs on the front page of this newsletter is the hiking group on a Sunday morning in April 2023 at the Eno River.
Hope to see you soon!
-Becca, Hannah and Maggie
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Mark your calendars for Mental Health Awareness Week, May 15-20:
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Apply for an OBGE Professional Development Award - The next deadline is June 1. These awards are designed to support Biomedical PhD Trainee professional and skills development.