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Jan 15, 2025

Hello SMDP Community!

ICPD thanks all of the companies that have supported the Scientist Mentoring & Diversity Program over the years. With your help, we've created a diverse professional community for SMDP alumni and an online resource for professional development & industry careers. Please keep sending us your feedback and tell us what you think. Together, we'll keep raising the bar and making this important program even better!

SMDP offers a one-year career mentoring program connecting ethnically diverse students and early career researchers with industry mentors in medical technology, biotechnology, and consumer healthcare industries. The application deadline for this year's SMDP Biotech & SMDP MedTech programs is April 5th 2024, visit our website to apply.



Here's this week's SMDP Mentor Moment
Becoming the Best Version of You

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Becoming the best version of ourselves is a journey of self-discovery, growth, and continuous improvement. It's about acknowledging your strengths, accepting your weaknesses, and committing to a path of personal development that aligns with your values and aspirations. This journey is not about perfection but rather about progress and self-awareness. Ultimately, it's about living a fulfilling and authentic life, both personally and professionally, as you navigate the complexities of your path with resilience, determination, and authenticity..

Log on to the SMDP Portal to view this "Mentor Moment" and don't forget to discuss this topic with your mentor/mentee - or share this content with someone else who can benefit from it.

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Learn about industry careers

Senior Scientist, on the Device Development – Human Factors Team at Merck Technical Development Program (TDP) Engineer at Edwards Lifesciences Staff Clinical Research Scientist at DePuy Synthes Process Excellence Engineer at Johnson & Johnson