Office for Postdoctoral and Research Careers (OPRC)

Orientation

• BWH Orientation typically takes place each Monday morning at One Brigham Circle.  If Monday is a holiday, Orientation is held on the subsequent Tuesday.  The schedule is set by Human Resources, and can differ during the holiday season and in June/July.  Departmental hiring managers will inform new hires of their orientation date. 
• Angela Carter and Donelle Warner, from the Professional Staff Benefits Office, lead an afternoon benefits information session for postdocs and other research monthly-paid staff, beginning at ~2:30 pm, also located at One Brigham Circle.  The BWH benefits package and enrollment instructions are reviewed. 
• The OPRC greets the new hires, and presents each new postdoc/researcher with a WELCOME PACKET containing helpful information - including;
  • Data Collection Sheet
  • Welcome to Boston: A Guide for International Newcomers 
  • Research Resources handbook
  • BWH Editorial Service Flyer
  • FASEB Individual Development Plan (IDP) & Sample IDP 
  • AAMC Compact Between Postdocs and Their Mentors
  • Nature's Guide for Mentors Article 
  • Career and Professional Development Programs, Training and Events 
  • HMS Ombuds Office brochures
  • Introduction to Research at BWH - letter from Barbara E. Bierer, M.D.
  • BRIefs - the Biomedical Research Institute (BRI) Newsletter
  • Center For Clinical Investigation brochure 
  • Office for Postdoctoral and Research Careers Brochure 
  • Center for Faculty Development & Diversity brochure 
  • Office for Multicultural Faculty Careers brochure 
  • Office for Women's Careers brochure
  • OPRC Spotlight Sample 
  • Research Email Series Subscriptions - Instructional Flyer 
  • National Postdoc Association Affiliate Membership Flyer 
  • National Postdoc Association informational brochure
  • OPRC Peer Mentor Program Flyer 

For a copy of the WELCOME PACKET, any of the documents within, or more information for current or prospective postdocs, please contact the OPRC.