Office for Research Careers (ORC)

• 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.  There is a separate orientation for Sponsored Staff.
• 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 which includes;
• Welcome to Boston: A Guide for International Newcomers 
• BWH Biomedical Research Institute (BRI) Information and Research Centers
• 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 Research Careers Brochure 
• Center for Faculty Development & Diversity brochure 
• Office for Multicultural Faculty Careers brochure 
• Office for Women's Careers brochure
• ORC Spotlight Sample
• Harvard Appointments & IDs Flyer
• Research Connection Email Series Subscriptions
• Research Connection (RC) Live Lunch Invitation
• National Postdoc Association Affiliate Membership Flyer 
• National Postdoc Association informational brochure
• ORC Peer Mentor Program Invitation
• Research Ventures and Licensing
• Harvard Neighbors Flyer
• ORC English as a Scientific Language (ESL) Course Information
• BWH and HMS Library Resources
• Longwood Medical Area Map and Transportation Guide

For a copy of the WELCOME PACKET, any of the documents within, or more information for current or prospective postdocs: