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Career Planning and Mentoring

Career Planning and Mentoring. Lari Wenzel, Ph.D. Associate Dean for Faculty Development, School of Medicine Professor of Medicine and Public Health University of California, Irvine. What color is your parachute?. Have you defined your career priorities?. Mentoring Worksheet.

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Career Planning and Mentoring

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  1. Career Planning and Mentoring Lari Wenzel, Ph.D. Associate Dean for Faculty Development, School of Medicine Professor of Medicine and Public Health University of California, Irvine

  2. What color is your parachute?

  3. Have you defined your career priorities?

  4. Mentoring Worksheet • Goal: Categories of Research, Teaching, Service, Self Development, Networking, Work/Life Balance, Additional Mentors • Goal Met? Making Progress? No Progress? • Per goal, accomplishments? Obstacles? • Do you need a new goal or strategy to overcome obstacles?

  5. What is a Mentor? • From the Greek description by Homer: “Wise and trusted counselor” • Left in charge of the household while Odysseus went on his travels. • Someone who takes a special interest in helping another person develop into a successful professional

  6. Finding a Mentor • Your dissertation advisor is one mentor, but not necessarily the only one • You can and should find additional mentors • Other mentors can be faculty, postdocs, other students, or anyone whom you respect and trust

  7. Choosing a Mentor • Interest in the research • Compatibility with the mentor’s personality • Are students in the group happy and enthusiastic about their research? • How long has it taken previous students to finish?

  8. Choosing a Mentor • There are many different types of groups and personalities • Senior professor with a large group • New assistant professor still setting up • Consider what type of situation suits your needs

  9. Different Types of Mentors Cartoon from Alexander Dent: http://dentcartoons.blogspot.com/

  10. Different Types of Mentors Cartoon from Alexander Dent: http://dentcartoons.blogspot.com/

  11. Different Types of Mentors Cartoon from Alexander Dent: http://dentcartoons.blogspot.com/

  12. Different Types of Students • Each student is different • Consider your personality, interests and level of independence in choosing a dissertation advisor • A “good fit” is critical

  13. Different Types of Students Cartoon from Alexander Dent: http://dentcartoons.blogspot.com/

  14. Different Types of Students Cartoon from Alexander Dent: http://dentcartoons.blogspot.com/

  15. Different Types of Students Cartoon from Alexander Dent: http://dentcartoons.blogspot.com/

  16. Different Types of Students Cartoon from Alexander Dent: http://dentcartoons.blogspot.com/

  17. Obligations of the Mentor • A commitment to the student’s development • Teaching how to be a researcher • Providing regular feedback • Career preparation

  18. Obligations of the Student • Responsibility to complete the requirements for the degree • Knowledge about the requirements of the graduate program • Attend and participate in group meetings, seminars, etc. • Diligence and care in the lab and group

  19. Obligations of the Student • Comply with all institutional policies • Responsible conduct of research • Development of the dissertation project with your advisor • Regular communication with your advisor

  20. Communication • Communicate with your advisor • Present your results and plans • Ask for feedback • Take it graciously and seriously • Follow it • People like to be asked and will be flattered if you listen

  21. Personal Meetings • Frequency depends on the mentor’s style • Regularly scheduled, possibly weekly • Email or phone between meetings • Initiated by the student • Don’t be timid or shy about asking to meet • Present new results as you get them • Ask questions, which can prevent mistakes and save time

  22. Regular Communication • Prevents misunderstandings • You and your advisor should agree on a timeline and what is required for completion • Make sure you know what your advisor expects of you. If in doubt, ask.

  23. Dissertation Committee • The committee members are there for your benefit, so use them • Annual meetings at a minimum • Talk to the members individually between meetings • Make sure that they know and agree with your plans for completion

  24. Tips to Maximize Mentoring • Know your goals • Choose the best mentor(s) to meet those goals • Begin mentoring relationships by discussing mutual goals and expectations • Be professional • Learn to accept and give feedback Lakoski, 8/14/2009, Science Career Magazine

  25. Tips to Maximize Mentoring • Take responsibility for your career • Communicate • Periodically evaluate if the relationship is still effective • Avoid burning bridges • Serve as a mentor Lakoski, 8/14/2009, Science Career Magazine

  26. How do you get there from here?

  27. UCI Individual Development Plan • Designed as a student planning tool • Not a formal university requirement, evaluation tool or record-keeping document • Available on the Graduate Division web site • http://www.grad.uci.edu/center/idp.doc

  28. Individual Development Plan • Academic Course Planning • Research Planning • Conference/Publications Planning • Career Planning • Funding Planning • Leadership Development Planning • Dissertation Progress Planning

  29. Academia: Postdoc – Assistant Professor – Associate Professor

  30. Academic Series • Professorial • In Line (tenure track) • In Residence • Adjunct • Clinical X (i.e., Medicine) • Health Sciences Clinical • Researcher • Professional Researcher • Project Scientist • Postgraduate Researcher • Specialist

  31. Evaluation Cycle • Assistant Professors • Every 2 years* • Mid career evaluation after 3 years • Consider for promotion after 6 years • 8 years “up or out” • Associate Professors – every 2-3 years* • Consider for promotion after 6 years • Professor – every 3-5 years* * merit increase

  32. In Line, In Residence, Adjunct Series Evaluation Criteria: • Promotion to Associate Professor requires regional or national recognition for research. Should be an independent investigator and have appropriate service, excellence in teaching, and excellent professional competence • Promotion to Professor requires national or international reputation for research and highly meritorious service, excellence in teaching, and excellence in professional competence

  33. The Review Process Candidate submits information Volunteer Faculty Advisory Committee Department prepares dossier Clinical Faculty Advisory Committee Chair/Department review and recommendation Academic Resources Advisory Committee Dean review and recommendation or decision Vice Provost review and decision Clinical X Advisory Committee Council on Academic Personnel recommendation Ad Hoc Review Committee Vice Provost decision or forward Provost decision or forward Chancellor decision

  34. Teaching • Classroom and laboratories • Wards, operating room, clinic • Supervision of graduate students and postdoctoral scholars • More weight given to teaching activities for which evaluations are provided • Good teaching is essential for advancement

  35. University and Public Service • University committees • Hospital committees • Community service • Department chair, division chief and other leadership roles • Less service is expected from assistant professors • Significant service is expected at higher ranks

  36. Research and Creative Activity • Any basic, clinical, epidemiological, or health policy research • Investigator initiated, hypothesis generated research expected from In Line, In Residence and Adjunct faculty • Case reports, review articles, book chapters and teaching materials used at other institutions are also considered creative activity for Clinical X faculty

  37. Professional Competence • Evidence of provision of high-quality patient care • Participation in activities of clinical and/or professional organizations • Board certification • Manuscript reviewer • Grant reviewer • Membership on editorial boards • Invited lectures

  38. “Do You Have Anxiety?”

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