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CHOP Gateway to Pediatric Research Program
Date:
Apr 22, 2021 ‐ 11:00 am
Where:

Virtual Event

Add both event dates to your calendar:
Day 1: Wednesday, April 21, 11:00 a.m. to  4:30 p.m. EDT 
Day 2: Thursday, April 22, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. EDT 

CHOP Gateway to Pediatric Research Program: A Postdoctoral Diversity Initiative

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is pleased to announce the Gateway to Pediatric Research Program will take place virtually on April 21 and 22, 2021.

View the Program Booklet

The goal of this program is to introduce research at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia to promising senior graduate students and junior postdoctoral fellows from different backgrounds, races, ethnic groups, life experiences, research experiences and employment backgrounds. This includes individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds and women underrepresented in their scientific disciplines.

Participants from across the nation are invited to view keynote talks from esteemed CHOP faculty, connect with CHOP faculty in 1:1 chats and hear from current CHOP postdocs about life and research in Philly. Opportunities to apply for travel awards and funded fellowships will also be discussed.

Registration is Closed

Please contact us with questions.

Key Program Elements and Outcomes

  • View keynote research talks from esteemed CHOP/University of Pennsylvania faculty
  • Connect with CHOP faculty in brief 1:1 chats
  • Hear from current CHOP postdocs, including our postdoc-driven CHOP Postdoc Alliance, about life and research in Philly and on the CHOP/University of Pennsylvania campus
  • Present your research to peers and faculty and receive constructive feedback (optional)
  • Hear from current CHOP postdocs, including our postdoc-driven CHOP Postdoc Alliance, about life and research in Philly and on the CHOP/University of Pennsylvania campus
  • Learn how to apply for CHOP Postdoctoral Fellowships for Academic Diversity

Participants can expect the following takeaways from this program:

  • An introduction to a world class pediatric research hospital, including its many research programs, training opportunities, and campus life
  • The opportunity to make meaningful connections with CHOP/Penn faculty, potentially leading to a postdoctoral position at CHOP
  • An introduction to the institutionally funded Postdoctoral Fellowships for Academic Diversity and the CHOP Gateway Travel Award
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