OPRC Postdoc Summer Barbecue and Welcome Reception
2008 OPRC Postdoc Summer Barbecue and Welcome Reception
BWH Cohn Courtyard (behind 75 Francis Street)
Thursday, July 10, 2008
4:30 pm - 7:00 pm - REGISTER HERE
See the 2007 OPRC Postdoc Summer Barbecue Photo Album!
On July 11, 2007, the OPRC celebrated the progress and accomplishments made in its first year, all in support of the postdoctoral training experience at BWH. Over 100 BWH postdocs turned out to enjoy the traditional barbecue fare and to meet and network with other postdocs. Click here for a photo album of the event. The OPRC gave out our new ID badge lanyards, and there was a short program of speakers, including;
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Barbara E. Bierer, MD, Senior Vice President of Research, BWH
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Caroline Rotondi, Administrative Director, OPC, BWH
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Syeda "Soofia", BWH Human Resources Consultant
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Juliet Moncaster, PhD, BWH Postdoc
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Lorenzo Benatuil, PhD, BWH Postdoc
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Molly McLaughlin-Drubin, PhD, BWH Postdoc
OPRC PROGRESS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS 2006-2007:
Career Development:
- Established Postdoc Advisory Committee to direct and oversee OPC activities
- Offered comprehensive career development programs, seminars and workshops
- Enrolled BWH postdocs in Harvard's Bok Center Teaching Conferences
- Attended 2007 National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) Meeting and presented poster,
"The Synergistic Model: An Office for Postdoctoral Careers within a Center for Faculty Development & Diversity"
- Encouraged, communicated and facilitated career development opportunities, including NPA Travel Awards
- Became NPA sustaining member, securing free NPA affiliate membership for all BWH postdocs, including access to career development resources and discounts
Collaboration:
- Formed Postdoc Office Consortium (pDOC) with HMS, HSPH and Harvard-Affiliated Postdoc Offices (BIDMC, BWH, Children's Hospital, DFCI, Joslin Diabetes Center, MGH)
- Collaborated with pDOC on development and delivery of programs and seminars of professional interest
- pDOC awarded co-sponsorship of 2008 National Postdoctoral Association Meeting to be held in Boston at the Conference Center at HMS
- Advocated for postdoc community, including continuation of free access to M2 shuttle for Harvard-affiliate postdoctoral fellows
- Secured postdoctoral fellow representation on the BWH Research Oversight Committee
Communication:
- Initiated outreach to new postdocs at weekly orientations
- Developed vibrant OPRC presence on BRI Intranet
- Developed Weekly e-Newsletter to communicate OPRC programs, events and information relevant to postdoctoral fellows
- Instituted Postdoc Fellows' benefits page on BWH Intranet, "Pike Notes"
- Increased hospital-wide awareness, understanding and support for postdoctoral fellow population
Community:
- Established Peer Mentoring Program
- Held monthly open forum postdoc lunches
- Communicated HMS/HSDM Postdoc Association events
