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Today’s Graduates are Tomorrow’s Post-Pandemic Leaders
May 23rd, 2021
During this time of celebration for the many accomplishments of our students , Carla Ochoa , Project Manager in the Biomedical Graduate Education ’ s Office…
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Catch up on noteworthy information, important events and all of the latest happenings in BGE
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Congratulations 2021 Graduates!
Today’s Graduates are Tomorrow’s Post-Pandemic Leaders
“Despite the challenges presented by the pandemic resulting from COVID-19, the faculty and staff of Georgetown Biomedical Graduate Education programs continued in their unrelenting pursuit of educating tomorrow’s leaders. Students’ passion and initiative enabled them to succeed despite unprecedented obstacles and find creative ways to complete their coursework, build community, handle tech hiccups and navigate personal adversity to achieve academic and career success..”
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Randi M. Williams
March 31st, 2021
Randi M . Williams , PhD , MPHPostdoctoral Research Fellow , Cancer Prevention and Control Program ” I learned the importance of outreach and education to underre…
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BGE Career Outcomes Publication Highlights an Important Role for Masters Degrees in Enriching the Scientific Workforce
December 8th, 2020
What is the first five-year career outlook for master of science graduates from biomedical master’s programs?
Blog
The Personal Statement: Content
November 16th, 2020
“With a greater emphasis on a holistic review of applicants a well-done medical school personal statement continues to be a key component of a successful application.”
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References are Key
November 2nd, 2020
“Determining who you ask to provide a reference (verbal or written) is key to the success of your application process, and could make the difference whether you are chosen in preference to other candidates.”
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Welcome to a New Medical School Application Cycle
October 6th, 2020
“Your application was selected amongst many for an interview. Even with virtual interviews, the interview process continues to be a very important component for medical schools.”
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Finding a Support System
September 22nd, 2020
Finding a support system is critical during the federal job-hunting process.
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Careers and Networking
September 8th, 2020
What career development resources do I have as a Georgetown University student?
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A Call to Action in the Time of Coronavirus
September 2nd, 2020
“I’ve always wondered how I would react in a time of need – would I sit back and let others handle it or would I jump into the fray and do what I could to help.”
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Landing a Cleared Job Without an Active Clearance
August 25th, 2020
Candidates with security clearance are more attractive to employers. How can you land a job without an active clearance?
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It’s Not You, It’s Me: USAJobs – A Broken System
August 11th, 2020
Is USAJobs a “black hole” for resumes? Learn how to format your federal résumé so that it passes through the infamous USAJobs algorithm.
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Navigating the Federal Black Hole: USAJobs and the Frustrating Civil Service Employment System
July 28th, 2020
Michael Orange, BGE Alumni, shares his journey in applying and landing a job working for ANSER and the DoD.
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Meet the Newest Biotech Workforce: A Spotlight on Recent Grads Starting Careers in Biotechnology
July 23rd, 2020
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Fall 2020 Plan
July 13th, 2020
Over these past few weeks , Georgetown has been carefully monitoring the trajectory of the COVID – 19 pandemic and its impact on our Fall plans . The difficult deci…
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BGE Strives for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
June 29th, 2020
Dear Biomedical Graduate Education ( BGE ) Community , Recent events have given us pause to reflect on historical racial injustices against the black community…
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BGE Statement on Racial Injustice
June 3rd, 2020
Dear Biomedical Graduate Education Community , My heart is heavy from the tragic deaths of George Floyd , Breonna Taylor , and Ahmaud Arbery , and many others du…
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From Dean Riegel to Master’s and Certificate Graduates–Congratulations Class of 2020!
May 18th, 2020
Dear Georgetown Biomedical Graduate Education Graduates , Much has been said over the years about “ the best – laid plans ” and what inevitably happens to the…
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From Dean Riegel to PhD Graduates–Congratulations Class of 2020!
May 18th, 2020
Dear Georgetown Biomedical Graduate Education Graduates , Much has been said over the years about “ the best – laid plans ” and what inevitably happens to the…
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Twists, Turns, and PhDs the Route to Nonacademic Careers
May 5th, 2020
The linear career path into academia is no longer a reality, or necessarily even a desire, for many recent PhD graduates. What are other paths?
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A Student Perspective on Fellowship Grant Writing
May 5th, 2020
When it comes to landing one of the most prestigious research grants in the nation, your strategy will determine your success.
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Medical Physics vs Health Physics Careers: Which Path is Right for You?
April 30th, 2020
Medical Physics and Health Physics are both health careers that deal with radiation. What’s the difference?
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Martha Gay
January 17th, 2020
Martha Gay , PhDGHUCCTS Postdoctoral Research Fellow ” During my postdoc experience in Dr . Jill Smith ’ s lab , my scientific acumen is continuously being c…
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Sam Frenkel
October 11th, 2019
Sam recently graduated from our Special Master ‘ s Program ( SMP ), and is now into his first year of medical school a Georgetown ‘ s School of Medicine . As one o…
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Nick Baro
October 11th, 2019
Nick Baro recently earned his PhD from Georgetown ‘ s Global Infectious Diseases Program and is now starting his postdoc with the Department of Immunology and Inf…
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Students Leave BGE Programs Inspired by Courses, Faculty and Opportunities
May 20th, 2019
“Congratulations to our BGE graduates!” said Barbara Bayer, PhD, senior associate dean of BGE. “May your new scientific expertise and Georgetown values guide you through your professional journeys.”
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Policy Careers for PhDs
April 8th, 2019
As more and more PhD’s pursue careers outside of academia, science policy has emerged as a viable and popular career path for those with doctoral degrees. Many people think of science policy as working on Capitol Hill with Congress; however, science policy is a multi-faceted field with many entry points.
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MCGSO Welcomes Hardy Middle School During Brain Awareness Week
March 29th, 2019
For nearly a decade, students in the Medical Center Graduate Student Organization (MCGSO) have sought to instill young learners from Hardy Middle School with a sense that they can one day make their mark in the field of science, including during what is among the most exciting weeks of the year for MCGSO students who are studying the brain.
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BGE Lunar Year Celebration Offers Opportunity To Celebrate Student Diversity
February 15th, 2019
As an effort to help international students feel welcomed Biomedical Graduate Education hosted their 5th annual Lunar New Year celebration.
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Tips for Finding Employment in Biotechnology
December 12th, 2018
Toby Beth Freedman, biotechnology recruiter, and esteemed author recently came to Georgetown to speak about the biotechnology field, and how to get your foot in the door. The entire process of looking for a job to accepting a position was covered in a jam-packed hour of detailed insider-information. Read about his tips to finding a job in biotechnology.
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Career Opportunities in Biotechnology & Drug Development
December 4th, 2018
Learn about the wide array of careers and find the career that best suits your personality and life goals.
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Transitioning from Scientific Research to Policy
November 6th, 2018
Policy means taking a step back from the nitty gritty. Getting a policy fellowship doesn’t require any prior policy experience. Fellowships are looking for scientists who appreciate the value of science for policy and policy for science and want to branch out from just science and engage in bigger issues.