SMDP Outreach and Recruitment
APPLY BY April 11.
SMDP applicants are post-baccalaureate, graduate or Ph.D. students and Post-Doctoral researchers from racial and ethnic groups (Hispanic Americans, Pacific Islanders, African Americans and Native Americans), underrepresented in the medical technology, biotechnology and consumer healthcare workforce.
Applicants must be eligible to work permanently in the United States without needing a visa or sponsorship.
- 27890 Clinton Keith Rd. Murrieta, California 92562
- https://smdp.icpdprograms.org
- Dustielyn Savage
- 805-907-6393
- dsavage@icpdprograms.org
The SMDP will be providing opportunities for students to expand their professional networks and build relationships with their peers and executives in the biotechnology, medical technology and/or consumer healthcare industries.
For (SMDP MedTech) scholar/ mentor teams will be provided the opportunity to attend the BIO International Convention.
For (SMDP Biotech) scholar/mentor teams will be provided the opportunity to attend the Medtech Conference.
Formal presentations will be given by the Biotech and MedTech industry leaders.
During the 5day training session, students will be paired with industry leaders for an ongoing one-year mentoring experience.
Highlights include:
- Receive 1:1 career coaching and guidance from an industry leader.
- Receive professional career training relevant to industry.
- Gain knowledge about the industry`s culture, appropriate behaviours, and attitudes.
- Develop relevant skills for their career.
Requirements:
- Candidates must be Hispanic Americans, Pacific Islander, African American or African Indian.
- Must be Post- Baccalaureate, Graduate or PhD student or Post- Doctoral Researcher.
- Must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States and Puerto Rico.
- Must be legally authorized to work permanently in the United States without needing a visa or sponsorship.
To apply for SMDP MedTech and Biotech 2021
1. Complete the online SMDP Application form by 11 April 2021.
2. Attach the following documents;
- Your resume
- Two letters of recommendation (1) from a faculty of your field of study (2) from your faculty advisor. If they prefer to send recommendations directly, they can send them to Dustielyn Savage at dsavage@icpdprograms.org.
- A personal narrative (not more than 2pages, single spaced). It should be a description of how you think SMDP MedTech or Biotech will enhance your education and professional development. Also include your long-term career goals, academic goals, leadership experience, research focus and discuss how an industry mentor will impact your career.
When the mentorship period is completed, scholars may be identified as potential candidates for open positions in companies.
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On the 3rd of March, the SMDP team conducted an informational meeting for students at the University of Ohio.
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Posted on March 20th, 2021 01:38 amWe are still promoting the 2021 SMDP Call for Applicants. On the 22nd of February, an exciting informational meeting was held for California State University, Channel Islands (Phil Hampton, Lydia Dixon, Nitika Parmar and Dean Vandana Kohli).
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Posted on March 20th, 2021 01:26 amThe SMDP team held an informational meeting with the Advisor, Coordinator and Instructor for Biology (Ashley McConnell) at South Dakota State University on the 17th of February.
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Posted on February 21st, 2021 11:37 pmOn the 12th of February, the SMDP team held informational meetings for Wellesley College and Rush University Graduate College.
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Posted on February 19th, 2021 04:21 amOn the 8th of January, the SMDP team held informational meetings for the University of Winsconsin- Stout ( Dr. Degruson, the assistant Professor, Packaging, department of Engineering and Technology) and the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
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Posted on February 17th, 2021 11:52 pmThe SMDP team held an informational meeting for the University of California, Berkeley students on the 2nd of February. Another exciting meeting was held for St Mary`s University (Tianna Dokes, Assistant Director of Employer Relations STRIVE Career Center) on the 3rd of February.
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Posted on February 17th, 2021 12:10 amOn the 1st of February, the SMDP team held exciting informational meetings with Dr. Kendrick, the assistant director for Graduate Student Development at Duke University; Brittain Sobey, the Advising Coordinator at University of Texas, Arlington and Dr. Cameron from Queens College, City University of New York.
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On the 26th of January, the SMDP team had informational meetings for Saint Peter`s University (Jessica Kennedy, STEM Career Coach) and the University of Chicago (Scott Summers).
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If you haven't yet shared the 2021 Call for Applicants for SMDP, please visit the SMDP portal at smdp.icpdprograms.org to download the PDF.
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