Project SHORT

We are seeking a graduate/medical students for the positions of:

-Director of Communications
-Co-director of Outreach & Recruitment
-Co-director of Social Media & Website Development

Training will be provided; no expertise is required.

Apply here: https://buff.ly/3zXHe79

Project SHORT is happy to announce that the new pre-grad mentee sign-up form is live at! Sign up at the link here: https://buff.ly/3WvPNib

PhD applications can be stressful, but there are ways to handle it! Check out the newest episode of , where rising 3rd year PhD student, Charu Sivakumar, talks about how to stay organized during the grad school application cycle.

Project SHORT is launching a pilot program to recruit mentors for undergrad fellowship applicants! Interested mentors please click this link to indicate interest in participating: https://buff.ly/3V7bS4N

Interested in a clinical psych PhD? Tune in to this month's episode of , where 3 current students talk all about the application process!

Project SHORT X EFeMS collaboration

Exciting news! recently recorded a crossover episode with ! We spoke with Dr. Anna Olanrewaju, founder of EFeMS, about our journeys to PhDs and the goals of both our organizations dedicated to empowering underrepresented students in STEM & healthcare. Our partnership aims to leverage our unique expertise and networks to provide comprehensive support to our target populations. We hope to share many more of these crossover opportunities for our mentors and mentees in the future!

People talk about the hidden curriculum of academia. But what about the hidden curriculum of industry jobs? Dr. Emma Lazaroff discusses her career in education research, how to search for jobs, LinkedIn, and why having a PhD is beneficial beyond a university setting.

Ending the application cycle without any acceptances is disappointing and frustrating. But we’ve been through it too! Check out our previous episodes about handling rejections, tips for re-applying, and suggestions for what to do between and .

On the latest episode of , we're discussing what to consider when choosing a program. There's a lot of factors to think about, so tune in to hear our advice!

What should you do after a grad school interview? This episode, we're discussing post-interview etiquette and how important it may or may not be. Also check out our previous episodes in this series!

Have questions about the pre-health/med process? Join us for our SHORT Pre-Health Office Hours where we can answer any questions you may have about financing the app/school, personal statement tips, how do I make the final decision, and more!

Click the Zoom link in bio on February 11th at 8pm EST!

We are seeking a graduate or medical student willing to spend ~2 hrs per week overseeing our finance and business administration.

Some specific responsibilities include:
- Manage our business debit card account and track transactions (occasional, only 2-3 per month)
- File our non-profit taxes once per year in February (it takes only about an hour)
- Track our donations and assist the Executive Director with fundraising
- Assist other team members with purchasing, reimbursements, etc.

We are looking for someone with some experience in finance and business, but no expertise is required; training will be provided. Project SHORT is run entirely by student volunteers, led by a student Executive Director, and overseen by a Board of Directors composed of senior faculty members. The new director will join an amazing team of passionate and dedicated student volunteers.

We're hiring for a Co-Director of Pre-Health Mentorship!

Project SHORT is seeking a health professional (MD, DO, MD/PhD) student able to dedicate approximately 3 hours per week overseeing the pre-health mentee-mentor matching process.

Responsibilities include:
- Reviewing new mentee and mentor applications
- Responding to mentee and mentor inquiries
- Maintaining our automated matching software workflows
- Communicating with the Project SHORT executive board, particularly other members of the pre-health team, to coordinate pre-health events and evaluation

Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years remaining in their professional program and prior mentorship experience, preferably within Project SHORT. Training on the automated matching system will be provided.

Apply via the link in bio!

Project SHORT is seeking a health professional (MD, DO, MD/PhD) student able to dedicate approximately 1 hour per week overseeing pre-health programmatic evaluation.

Responsibilities include:
- Developing and sending the annual mentor and mentee feedback survey
- Analyzing survey responses into a cohesive program improvement plan
- Communicating with the Project SHORT executive board, particularly other members of the pre-health team, to coordinate pre-health events and evaluation

Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years remaining in their professional program and prior mentorship experience, preferably within Project SHORT. Prior quantitative and/or qualitative data analysis experience is preferred.

Apply via the link in bio!

How can you get more research experience before applying to PhD programs? In this episode of , Project SHORT mentor Sophia Holmqvist and ecology PhD student Tatum Bernat discuss their experiences getting a lab tech or post-bacc position.

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Mid-fall is often the time of exams and graduate application drafts. As daylight savings time ends, make sure to get outside and get as much sun and fresh air as you can to reset the brain!

Enjoying your fall season so far? What're your favorite activities to do?

Are your needs being met? Sometimes life gets in the way and our ability to achieve basic physiological needs in addition to higher needs like safety, love and belonging, esteem, and self-actualization needs are interrupted. It is important to recognize when our needs are not being met and take steps to address them.

We invite you to join us for Project SHORT’s upcoming webinar on crafting diversity statements for graduate school applications! Our hosts, graduate students Taissa Lytchenko (University of Nevada, Reno) and Katie Mason (New York University), are excited to welcome a special guest, Dr. Daniel Pérez, the Associate Dean of Diversity and Inclusion at the University of Nevada, Reno. Dr. Pérez will share valuable insights and perspectives on writing diversity statements during the session. In the final half-hour, Taissa and Katie will be available to address any remaining questions attendees may have.

🎙Join us on the latest episode of the podcast! Dr. Sofia Georgiadou and a panel of 7 accomplished PhD students discuss the topic “On Doing a Master's before a PhD.” If you’re aspiring to pursue graduate education in health and medical fields, this is a must-listen for valuable insights. Tune in now!

Today is World Mental Health Day! As outlined by WHO, "Mental health is a universal human right.'" Project SHORT emphasizes support for equal access to care and we encourage grad and med students alike to seek out help when needed and to advocate for access across institutions world-wide.

Mentoring can be complex! Some important aspects however include:

Providing constructive criticism: whether with personal statements or other application materials
Being responsible: holding a position of power it is your duty to be professional
Having empathy: being understanding and knowing where your mentee is coming from
Communicating and listening: replying to your mentee appropriately and promptly with a listening ear

Join us for our next event where you will learn how to write a great personal statement and how to ask for letters of recommendation!

Link: https://buff.ly/46oyMZw

The event WILL be recorded. Please don't RSVP if you will not be attending live. We will make the event recording and slides available to everyone regardless of an RSVP.

Many people, not only med and grad students, are reporting feeling burned out. Signs of burn out may include:

Physical symptoms like...
Headaches
Stomachaches/intestinal issues
Fatigue
Frequent illness
Changes in appetite/sleep

Emotional symptoms like...
Helplessness
Cynicism
Sense of failure or self-doubt
Decreased satisfaction
Feeling detached or alone in the world
Loss of motivation

Behavioural symptoms like...
Reduced performance in everyday tasks
Withdrawal or isolation
Procrastination
Outbursts
Using substances to cope

Credit: https://buff.ly/3G1ziB4

Back to school season can be stressful in a lot of ways for many students. Make sure to take a wellness check-in today as the week comes to a close ❤️

is back with new hosts and new episodes every month! We’re approaching the start of graduate school applications, and an important part of an application are the recommendation letters. Tune in this month as Charu Sivakumar discusses the best ways to get a strong letter.

Calling all prospective applicants! Join us on Friday September 15th 1-2pm PST for our Graduate School Application Timeline and CV Overview event.

This event will cover an overview of the graduate school application process including a timeline of tasks, deadlines, and related events. We'll share tips for applications and how to write a CV for reaching out to professors during the process!

Sign up at the link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/graduate-school-application-timeline-and-cv-overview-tickets-715693678057?aff=oddtdtcreator

The event will be recorded, so don't worry if you can't make it!

Join us on September 10th and 17th at 7pm ET to provide Multi Mini Interview and Traditional Interview practice for incoming applicants! Mentors be asked to serve as those posing questions for applicants and provide feedback/guidance for the mentees.

You do NOT have to sign up for both events. Anything helps, especially with the MMIs!

Here's the link to sign up: https://forms.gle/eNzw58h1QWYuj3DcA
Any questions and comments can be sent to: [email protected]

The weekend is here, which means it's time to take a moment to decompress from the week. Whether you've had the best week of your life or the worst, we wish you a kind and restful weekend

A new season of PhD applications means a new season of ! Scan the QR code to listen to our current and upcoming episodes about everything from preparing your application to starting grad school. Hope to see you shortly! 😉