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Week of January 22nd, 2024
Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Graduate Program & PDF Newsletter
Useful information for Graduate Students & PDFs in Pathology and their Supervisors.
EVENTS NEXT WEEK (see below for more information) :
January 23rd - G+PS Organizational Habits and Keys to Consistency: Staying on Track in Grad School Series Register
January 24th - UBC Library "Introduction to Git and GitHub" Register here
January 24th - UBC Library Orientation for Graduate Students, In-person, Register here
January 26th - Deadline for Doctoral dissertation (and supporting documentation) submission to Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for external examination
January 26th - Deadline for abstract submission to FOM Research Day
GRADUATE PROGRAM
⚠️IMPORTANT : COMPLIANCE WITH UBC INFORMATION SECURITY POLICY (from the Dept Head)
The department would like to bring to your attention the University of British Columbia's Information Security Policy. Adhering to this policy is vital for ensuring the security and confidentiality of our electronic information and systems.
Attached is the comprehensive policy document: Review and Compliance with UBC Information Security Policy .Please review this document thoroughly to familiarize yourself with our responsibilities and the procedures for reporting any security incidents or compliance gaps. It is imperative that everyone follows these standards to safeguard our department's data. Should you identify any discrepancies between our current practices and these standards, please report them promptly for review and necessary action.
Thank you for your attention to this important matter.
PaSA: PATHOLOGY STUDENT ASSOCIATION (pasa@pathology.ubc.ca)
Find Us: Twitter @UBCPathologySA| Instagram @ubcpasa|Facebook at UBC Pathology Students Association
UBC has requested we distribute the discrimination complaint process summary found here provided by the Equity and Inclusion Office. Please take the time to review this important document.
Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies:
GradUpdate In this issue: 3MT presentation feedback sessions and training, Doctoral Defence Procedures, Fellowships in Japan, Two group comparisons and ANOVA, Writing an Annotated Bibliography, Preparing your teaching demo, and more.
Organizational Habits and Keys to Consistency: Staying on Track in Grad School Series
The Three Minute Thesis (3MT) is an academic competition that assists current graduate students with fostering effective presentation and communication skills. Participants have just three minutes to explain the breadth and significance of their research project to a non-specialist audience. This year’s competition dates have been set for 2024:
Open Heats: Tuesday, March 5, from 3 – 5 pm or Thursday, March 7, 10 am – 12 pm
Students from any discipline are welcome to present in the Open Heats. These are particularly helpful for students whose programs are not hosting heats. We’d love to see participation from Arts and Education!
Semi-finals: Tuesday, March 12, 10 am – 12 pm and 3 – 5 pm, in-person (with online option)
Students are welcome and encouraged to book a 20 min personal presentation feedback session. Even if they are just considering presenting, this can help shape their 3MT! Jan 25 - Mar 6, various dates and times. Register.
Graduate Student Housing and Community Needs Survey
What will on-campus housing look like in the future? Have your say! Look for the Graduate Student Housing and Community Needs Survey in your inbox and provide feedback by January 28th, 2024 for a chance to win one of four $100 gift cards.
Graduate Life Centre
The renovation of the first floor of Thea Koerner House (North Wing) was completed in the fall. We remain committed to realizing the full vision for the Graduate Life Centre which includes renovation of the other three remaining floors in the north wing.
The renovated Graduate Life Centre space is equipped with swipe card door access which allows graduate students to enter the vicinity during weekdays between 9am-9pm. The space includes flexible seating; a quiet study space with lounge chairs; a kitchen with fridge, microwave and kettle for student use.
The Graduate Student Society now operates this space for graduate students and will bring it gradually to its full scope over the next few months. This includes the addition of vending machines and games for entertainment of children and adults alike. The second floor of the north wing continues to provide bookable spaces (e.g. Thea’s Lounge, Leon’s Lounge) that graduate students can request free of charge if meeting the eligibility criteria.
Stay tuned for more information about the space as it develops. Find more information on our website under “Graduate Housing and Community Needs.”
Faculty of Medicine:
The Faculty of Medicine are excited to announce the annual event Building the Future- Research Trainee Day and Lecture Series! This event will bring members of the Faculty of Medicine together to share and learn the diverse and innovative research work of graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.
Title:
Faculty of Medicine’s Building the Future- Research Trainee Day and Lecture Series
Date:
Thursday, March 07, 2024
Time:
8:30 am – 4:00 pm PST
Location:
UBC Life Sciences Centre
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS (Deadline: January 26, 2024, 5 PM PST)
We are accepting presentations in various formats: poster presentation, 5-minute oral talk, or 3MT thesis. Please indicate your preferred presentation format when submitting your abstract.
The abstract should not exceed 300 words and must include a title, introduction/background, research objective, methods, results, and conclusion.
Applicants will be notified regarding the outcome by February 8, 2024.
Please ensure that you also register for the event, kindly use the link provided below.
GENERAL ATTENDEE REGISTRATION (Deadline: February 29, 2024)
Registration is now open for all! To register, please click HERE.
If you have questions regarding the submission of your abstract or general inquiries regarding this event, please contact med.gradpostdoc@ubc.ca.
Professional Development:
The Equity & Inclusion Office is hosting a campus-wide townhall to share current progress on UBC’s Strategic Equity and Anti-Racism (StEAR) priorities.
StEAR Roadmap for Change update: Reporting on equity and anti-racism progress
POSTPONED - UPDATE TBA | Audience: Students, faculty and staff
Join this campus-wide townhall to learn about the progress of UBC’s Strategic Equity and Anti-Racism (StEAR) efforts and hear directly from UBC leadership about the work underway in their portfolios.
Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel, 1128 W Hastings St, Vancouver, BC
Attention life sciences employers, post-secondary students, and job seekers!
The fifth annual Career Connect Day will be on January 26, 2024 at the Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel. This dynamic, full-day event brings together life sciences sector employers, along with current and future job seekers, to explore a world of opportunities.
The job fair exhibitor hall allows prospective candidates to engage directly with over 20 employers from across the sector, providing dedicated meeting spaces for on-site interviews and one-on-one meetings.
The event's program will feature insights from prominent life sciences sector leaders on career development, funding initiatives, innovative solutions to address industry talent gaps, and more.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 2024 - Doctoral dissertation (and supporting documentation) submitted to Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for external examination
FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2024 - Last Day for Final Doctoral Oral Examination
FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2024* - Acceptance of final, approved doctoral dissertation by Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
MSc:
FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2024 - Last Day for Final Master's Oral Examination
FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2024* - Acceptance of final, approved master's thesis by Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
* It normally takes a minimum of five business days for your thesis to be reviewed after you submit it to cIRcle. Please plan ahead for this and check your email in case you are asked to make corrections. Your submission is not complete and you will not meet deadlines until your thesis has been approved, and you have received an official email receipt.
Awards
Friedman Award for Scholars in Health
The Friedman Award for Scholars in Health is open to any UBC graduate student or medical resident studying in the area of health. ‘Health’ is interpreted very broadly, and includes health promotion and disease prevention, mental health research, laboratory sciences related to medicine or health, public health, health services research, or any area intended to impact human health. Applicants do not need to be studying in a health-related degree to be eligible to apply.
Awards of up to $50,000 each will be granted for 6 to 12 months of study outside of Western Canada. Friedman Scholars are expected to travel to other areas of Canada and the world to seek new perspectives, initiate new collaborations with experts in their fields and be exposed to different cultures. The award amount will be at the discretion of the adjudication committee.
The PALM GPS Program invites applications for PhD graduate students to present their work at international conferences. The number of awards during COVID will depend on available funds, but each virtual award will be valued at ~$250.00 each and each in-person award will be valued at ~$1,000.00. A total of $2,000.00 will be funded annually for conference registration. The awards will be split over 2 cycles; cycle 1 for January through June, and cycle 2 for July through December. More information including eligibility and the application are included here.
Cycle 1 application deadline: April 1, 2024
Indigenous Graduate Fellowships
Each fellowship provides a stipend of $18,200 per year for doctoral students or a stipend of $16,175 per year for master’s students. And as a reminder, effective from the 2023-2024 academic year onwards, the IGF is also offering opportunities for (i) Indigenous PhD students in their fourth year to apply for a fifth year of funding and (ii) research master’s and PhD students to apply for research funding.
AI-powered coding with GitHub Copilot - Marie-Helene Burle (SFU)
Tuesday, January 23, 2024 @ 11:00am via Zoom Meeting
To register copy and paste this url into your browser: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf3emSTXhCkVkcJInybD3ktmfAi1p-c4ylLLG6YwRPNanQs2g/viewform?pli=1
PATH 548L (3 CREDITS) - EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN & CONSIDERATIONS FOR DATA COLLECTION, PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS & INTERPRETATION
(Runs Apr – June) This course will provide students with insight about study design, data collection, data presentation, data analysis, and data interpretation. Course Coordinators: Dr. Helene Cote & Dr. Andrew Roth
Course Objectives:
Design a study and an analysis plan
Identify sources of error, variability, and bias
Present data transparently and informatively
Perform simple statistical analyses using statistical software
Read the scientific literature critically
Know when and how to interact with a biostatistician
If you would like to register, please contact the Graduate Program Coordinator Heather Cheadle.
For the most up-to-date information pertaining to postdoctoral fellows, visit the PDFO website where you will find answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) related to appointments, immigration, professional development, Tri-Agency funding, and more.
The PDFO has transitioned all upcoming professional development events to an online format. Information about upcoming professional development sessions can be found on the PDFO website. Additional online PD resources can be found on the PDFO website.
SUPERVISORS
International Students: Considerations regarding increased financial requirement for study permits
Programs should note a significant difference between regular study permit applications and the ones under SDS.
Regular study permit applicants: Applicants can use various options to show proof of funds to meet the $20,635 + tuition + travel costs, such as bank account statements, award letters issued by UBC, receipts from deposit payments etc. If a research program were to issue an award letter totaling $40,000 to an applicant, the applicant can reference the award offer in their letter of explanation to IRCC with details about the amount of the first year tuition fees, the cost of flight ticket plus living cost of $20,635 to ensure visa officers understand they meet the minimum financial requirement (if that is the case).
SDS applicants: The amount of $20,635 is required as a GIC, i.e. the applicant must have access to the funds as part of the study permit application process. The funds then get committed into the GIC and will be drawn down monthly as part of a payment plan. An award letter from UBC, as mentioned in the above example, will not be sufficient for SDS as the issue becomes one of timing and having access to funds earlier. UBC is in no position to transfer money to an applicant for use in a GIC. Programs should not incorrectly assume that citizens of eligible countries for the expedited SDS pathway always have access to this faster option! In short, if the applicant cannot purchase $20,635 GIC, they should be advised to apply for a study permit via regular route, bearing in mind the timing of the offer and the processing times.
The Student Direct Stream (SDS) is offered by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and is an expedited study permit process for students meeting all eligibility requirements. As of winter 2022, UBC offers pre-payment of tuition for eligible international students starting in any future term. To be eligible, applicants must reside in certain countries and show full pre-payment of tuition for their first year of studies, among other documents. Review the specific requirements on the IRCC website.
Postdoctoral Fellows seeking Positions
We are posting potential postdoc CV's on our website on our Postdoctoral Fellows seeking Positions page. If you are looking for postdocs, please feel free to review the CV's and check back here often.
If you are contacted by a strong candidate, but are unable to recruit them, please ask the candidate whether they would like their CV added to our website and refer them to the Graduate Program Coordinator .
Students Seeking Supervisors
We are posting potential student CV's on our website on our Students Seeking Supervisors page. If you are looking for students, please feel free to review the CV's and check back here often. Among our posted CV's we have strong students from Canada and other countries, including students from McGill, SFU, U of Ottawa, UCSD , and UBC , who are looking for Supervisors.
If you are contacted by a strong student, but are unable to recruit them, please ask the student whether they would like their CV added to our website and refer them to the Graduate Program Coordinator .
PROGRAM COORDINATOR & GRAD ADVISOR CORNER
👀 Please explore our Program Website for guidance, including tips on planning your MSc Examination here.
🍵WEEKLY Program Coordinator Virtual Open Office Hours* - If you need advice, have an issue, or just want to chat, Heather will be hosting a one-hour virtual open office every week on Thursday from 1:00am - 2:00pm . Feel free to stop by here:
PaSA External Affairs Coordinator - Guadalein Tanunliong
If you know someone who wants to receive this newsletter, advertise an event, or if you have any ideas for how to improve the newsletter, let us know at heather.cheadle@pathology.ubc.ca . We are always accepting content including photos for upcoming newsletters -- just email us!
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