Here are the upcoming mentor training opportunities for bench mentors. If you want to be notified of future trainings, email Dave at david.mcdonald@unc.edu to join the interest list.

For Biomedical Science Graduate Students, Postdocs, and Research Staff Serving as Bench Mentors

Next training: Thursday, April 30, 12:30pm-3:30pm (Part 1) and Thursday, May 7, 12:30pm-3:30pm (Part 2)
Lunch provided
Register here: https://unc.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8H9EAVPyP0EoSdo

The BioSTAR Office is offering a training opportunity for anyone who is or will be a bench mentor to biomedical science trainees. We recognize that there are many students, postdocs, and research staff who offer regular support and mentorship to trainees of all career stages, so we’ve created a curriculum tailored to the questions and issues that they may encounter.
During this two-part training, we’ll talk about best practices on these mentoring topics:
  • Maintaining effective communication
  • Aligning expectations
  • Assessing understanding
  • Fostering independence and self-efficacy
  • Promoting a sense of belonging