As part of the Gynecologic Cancer Initiative, we aim to provide an excellent and supportive training environment for all trainees working on gynecologic cancer research in the province. To achieve this, we’ve created the GCI Trainee Education Committee to help inform, build and create GCI trainee initiatives. The committee is composed of current MSc, Ph.D., post-doctoral and clinical trainees who are conducting gynecologic cancer research in BC.

The Trainee Education Committee is excited to announce a new professional development series in the form of a seminar: Transitioning to an Academic Career. This is a two part series including:

Finding you faculty position

Date: November 3, 2021
Time: 12 – 1pm PST
Where: Virtual (sign up to receive the link)

This first seminar will feature a panel of three faculty members who will answer questions about finding a faculty position. They will cover the different types of academic positions, how to find those opportunities, and the application and interview process. We will be joined by Dr. Sarah Munro, Dr. Gillian Hanley and Dr. Katrina Bouchard.

Academic faculty crash course

Date: January 19, 2022
Time: 12 – 1pm PST
Where: Virtual (sign up to receive the link)

During this second seminar, we will be joined by three additional panelists who will discuss setting up a research program, how to find and apply for the most appropriate grants, budgeting your program, and working with human resources. For this session, we will be joined by Dr. Aline Talhouk, Dr. Michael Anglesio and Dr. Paul Yong.