Teaching Workshop for Postdocs
Tuesday, February 27 - Thursday, February 29, 9:00am – 11:30am
Presenters: Kelley M. Skeff, MD, PhD and Georgette A. Stratos, PhD, Center Co-Directors, Stanford Faculty Development Center for Medical Teachers Stanford University School of Medicine
Mentoring Monday: Fostering Independence
Monday, January 22, 12:30pm - 1:30pm, MSOB
Would you like to learn how to help your mentee build their confidence and become more independent?
During this workshop, postdocs will define independence, discuss how its core elements change over the course of a mentoring relationship, and generate a list of strategies to foster independence in their mentee.
Facilitators: Amanda Dudek and Anthony Venida, Postdoc Peer Mentoring Coaches
Mentoring Mondays are open to postdocs from all disciplines. Lunch will be provided.
Postdoc Coffee & Donuts with OPA
Tuesday, January 16, 9:00am-11:00am, Huang Foyer
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) is hosting a coffee cart, plus Trish’s Mini Donuts for all postdocs!
Come kick off 2024 with some coffee and mini donuts on us!
During this event, Stanford Recreation and Wellness and the SURPAS Sports Committee will also be available to talk to you about events and resources currently available to Stanford postdocs -- so stop by to learn more!
Mentoring Monday: Maintaining Effective Communication
Monday, December 11, 12:00pm - 1:00pm, LKSC
How does your communication style impact how effective you are as a communicator and mentor?
During this workshop, postdocs will identify their communication style using the Effective Communication Styles Inventory, consider their communication style’s strengths and weaknesses, and learn how to communicate effectively across different styles.
Facilitators: Emily Jones and Samuel Montalvo, Postdoc Peer Mentoring Coaches
Postdoc Coffee & Cookies with OPA
Monday, December 11, 2:00pm-4:00pm, Huang Foyer
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) is hosting a Winter treats get together for postdocs working on campus!
Sign up and stop by for some coffee and cookies on us!
Treats will be provided until supplies run out -- we recommend stopping by on the earlier side if you can!
Mentoring Monday: Improve Communication by Assessing Understanding
Monday, November 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm, On Campus
Have you communicated expectations to a mentee and assumed that they understood what you meant? Would you like to learn how to better communicate with your mentor/mentee?
Effective communication is critical to an effective mentoring relationship. During this workshop, postdocs will identify barriers to clear understanding. In addition, scholars will learn and practice strategies to address reasons for a lack of understanding.