Research culture encompasses the behaviors, values, expectations, attitudes and norms of our research communities. It influences researchers’ career paths and determines the way that research is conducted and communicated.
Thriving in the Training Environment (THRIVE)
What are the skills and values that trainees need, not only to succeed in research, but to thrive and become the next generation of leading researchers in their fields? The goal of THRIVE is to develop sustainable resources and training at YSM to equip scientists with communication skills and self-advocacy tools to successfully navigate the daily challenges of working in a highly competitive and complex research environment.
The THRIVE series consists of five webinars of the Becoming a Resilient Scientist (BRS) series developed by Dr. Sharon Milgram, the Director of the NIH Office of Intramural Training & Education (OITE) . The webinars highlight emotional intelligence competencies needed for academic success in research and healthcare careers. The facilitated discussions are an opportunity to further engage in the concepts introduced in the webinars, to explore true-to-life scenarios and to practice resilience tools and skills in a confidential, small group setting.
Workshops
The THRIVE series will have five 1-hour discussions on the dates below:
The deadline to signup is OCTOBER 1. Discussions groups will begin on October 11 on FRIDAYs at noon-1pm in ESH 311 (Harkness Dormitory, 367 Cedar Street. Participants must watch the webinar video listed for each session PRIOR to attending the discussion group.
October 11: Unit 1. An Introduction to Resilience and Wellness
October 18 : Unit 2. Exploring our Self-Talk: Cognitive Distortions and Imposter Fears
October 25: no discussion (MD-PhD Retreat
November 1: Unit 3. Self-Advocacy and Assertiveness for Scientists
November 8: Unit 4. Developing Feedback Resilience
November 15: Unit 5. Managing Up to Maximize Mentoring Relationships
The discussions will be facilitated by Karina Gonzalez Herrera, Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion and Reiko Fitzsimonds, Associate Director for MD-PhD Program Development & Assessment. This series is an excellent leadership development opportunity to learn skills trainees can use for themselves, their career, and when they are a leader themselves. While trainees may participate in any of the webinars, it is best to participate in the entire series as the material relates and concepts will be developed throughout the series.
About Us
The content of these workshops is based upon the “Becoming a Resilient Scientist” webinar series developed by Dr. Sharon Milgram, Director of the NIH Office of Intramural Training and Education (NIH OITE). The 2022 pilot series is funded by an NIH supplement to MSTP T32 GM136651, and supported through the collaborative efforts of the MD-PhD Program, the BBS Program, the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and the YSM Medical Student Health and Wellness Program.
Thrive Workshop Facilitators
Questions?
Please contact Reiko Fitzsimonds