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The University of Kansas
Medical Center
Office of
Postdoctoral Affairs
POSTDOC PRESS September 2015
KUMC Celebrates Postdoctoral Scholarship
POSTDOC APPRECIATION WEEK
KUMC was happy to join once again
with the National Postdoctoral
Association and institutions across
the country to celebrate National
Postdoctoral Appreciation Week.
During this week, we celebration
postdoctoral scholars for their
important contributions, as well as
faculty mentors and the
community of supporters who
ensure quality postdoctoral
training at KUMC.
Postdoctoral scholarship is a vital
part of KUMC’s research and
educational mission. These
advanced scholars and the faculty
who mentor them are helping to
ensure the next generation of
leaders in science and health care
are ready to succeed.
The week has featured an
appreciation lunch with over 70
attending on Monday. A special
career development session was
held on Wednesday, and a
reception is scheduled for Friday to
wrap up the festivities and pay
special thanks to mentors for their
important role.
Ashley Carlson, Postdoctoral Affairs
In This Issue
Postdoc Appreciation Week
Events Calendar
Program Updates &
Archive
Office of Postdoc Affairs &
Graduate Studies News
Postdoc Spotlight
Beyond Fellowship:
Professional Development
Postdoc Alumni Spotlight
International Programs
KUMC Alumni
Opportunities for Postdocs
OFFICE OF POSTDOCTORAL AFFAIRS
October 14, 2015
12:00-1:00pm
Leading Groups & Managing Others
Beller Conference Center
Whether you’re leading a lab, chairing a committee, or
hosting a meeting, managing others effectively is a vital skill.
Learn techniques to lead groups effectively. Refreshments
November 18, 2015
12:00-1:00pm
Career Development
Clendening Auditorium
Postdocs and grad students are invited to a career
development session. Topic to be announced.
Refreshments provided. Registration required.
December 16, 2015
11:30-1:30pm
Career Panel: Avenues in Academia
Lied Auditorium
Career panel for postdoctoral scholars and graduate
students. This panel will focus on opportunities in academia,
education, and research. Lunch will be provided.
Registration is required.
EVENTS CALENDAR
KUMC POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATION
October 9, 2015
9:00-10:00am
Career Development Session
3099 Hemenway
Join the KUMC Postdoctoral Association for breakfast,
networking, and career development. This session will
feature discussion of K99/K00 grant submissions with
speaker Dr. Morris.
November 13, 2015
9:00-10:00am
Career Development Session
3099 Hemenway
Join the KUMC Postdoctoral Association for breakfast,
networking, and career development. This session will
feature discussion with the Department of Biostatistics with
guest speaker Dr. Koestler.
December 11, 2015
9:00-11:00am
Career Development Session
3099 Hemenway
Join the KUMC Postdoctoral Association for breakfast,
networking, and career development. Topic of discussion
KU CANCER CENTER
Every Tuesday
12:00-1:00pm
KUCC Seminar Series
2014 Wahl Hall West
Monthly seminar series from KUCC open to everyone. Each
week will feature a different presenter and topic.
October 6 & November
3, 2015
12:00-1:00pm
Collab BREW at KUMC
Beller Conference Center
Collab BREW is a monthly campus innovation forum
organized by students, faculty, administrators, and area
professionals. Topics include research, programs, area
startups, and organizations on campus.
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HUMAN RESOURCES
October 6, 2015
9:30-11:30am
2016 Health Insurance Informational
Meeting
Battenfeld Auditorium
Come learn about the changes to health insurance for the
2016 year. Vendors will be available for questions.
A.R. DYKES LIBRARY
September 30, 2015
12:00-1:00pm
Intro to Citation Manager
1049 School of Nursing
This one hour class will help you learn what citation
managers do and how they can help you organize your
research and cite sources. Includes info on Endnote and
Zotero as well as other options. Remote option available.
October 7, 2015
12:00-1:00pm
Zippy Zotero
1049 School of Nursing
Zotero is a tool that stores, organizes and formats
bibliographic references. This class walks you step by step
through the program’s main functions. Bring your laptop
and get zippy with Zotero!
October 14, 2015
12:00-1:00pm
Advanced PubMed
1049 School of Nursing
This session will include a quick review of basic searching
but focus more on advanced search techniques. Register
online– remote option available.
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EVENTS CALENDAR
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
Every first Thursday
12:00-1:00pm
Culture Hour
G005 Orr Major
Calkins Conference Room
Bring lunch and enjoy a casual forum for students, faculty,
and staff. This informal discussion includes insights,
questions, and concerns about culture.
November 17, 2015
12:00-1:00pm
Clinical Culture & Diversity Series
School of Nursing– GO13
End-of-Life Care and Attitudes: Crossing Cultures When
Crossing Over. Lunch is provided.
November 18, 2015
12:00-1:00pm
Immigration Matters for Clinicians,
Researchers and Other Professionals:
H1B’s, J-1 Waivers and Permanent
Residency
School of Nursing– GO13
As part of International Education Week Judy Bordeau, of
Bordeau Immigration Law, LLC will speak on immigration
matters for a variety of professionals. Lunch is provided.
Women in Medicine and Science (WIMS)
October 11, 2015
12:00-1:00
Thriving During Career Transitions
1050 School of Nursing
This session is dedicated to answering questions such as
how to best apply your strengths, deciding if a position is
right for you, and how to say yes or no to different
opportunities. Lunch provided to first 40 who register.
November 10, 2015
12:00-1:00pm
Driving Your Career: Practical Goal
Setting and Productivity
1050 Wescoe
Details to come. Lunch provided to first 40 who register.
December 8, 2015
12:00-1:00pm
Work Life policies at KUMC
Lied Auditorium
Details to come. Lunch provided to first 40 who register.
Network, learn, and have a good time!
For more information on upcoming events from the Office of
Postdoctoral Affairs, visit the Postdoctoral Events webpage. For all
university events, visit the Events Calendar.
Professional & Career Development Programs for the coming year will be available online
PROGRAM UPDATES & NEW AUDIO ARCHIVE
During the 2014-2015 the Office of
Postdoctoral Affairs established a
monthly series of programs focusing
on professional development, career
development, and career panels, in
addition to special programs added to
the calendar throughout the year.
Feedback from these programs
indicated that the effort to provide
consistent, quality programming was
a success. Over 100 individuals
attended events, with many
attending more than one.
For the 2015-2016 year, the regular
series and special program calendar
will continue, with a goal to make
sessions more interactive. Career
and professional development
programs will be open to graduate
students, as well as postdoctoral
scholars. In addition to increasing
access and enhancing content, many
programs will be recorded and
archived on the Postdoc Affairs
website. Postdoctoral scholars and
graduate students may listen to past
sessions any time! Visit the Events
page for upcoming dates.
Ashley Carlson is Assistance Director
for Postdoctoral Affairs.
Are you connected? Join the
KUMC Postdoctoral Association
group on LinkedIn
And connect with the
KUMC Postdoctoral Association
group on Facebook
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Call for contributions!
Contributions to the Postdoc Press newsletter are invited:
articles, photographs, illustrations, editing, questions,
suggestions for topics
Email the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs for more information!
Annual Report
The 2014-2015 Postdoctoral Affairs Annual Report is available
online. Look back over the past year’s accomplishments and
prepare for another great year!
The Offices of Postdoctoral Affairs and Graduate Studies combine forces for enhanced service
OFFICE OF POSTDOCTORAL AFFAIRS & GRADUATE STUDIES
On September 1st, Michael Werle,
PhD was promoted to Dean of
Postdoctoral Affairs and Graduate
Studies. With this move, the formerly
separate offices of Postdoctoral
Affairs and Graduate Studies
combined forces to expand and
enhance services and opportunities
for both postdoctoral scholars and
graduate students.
With this reorganization, the new
Office of Postdoctoral Affairs and
Graduate Studies (OPAGS) will
integrate professional development
activities for graduate students and
postdoctoral scholars. This move is a
logical consideration of the shared
career trajectory of both groups who
are pursuing advanced training in
biomedical sciences. In addition, the
move leverages the resources of both
offices to the benefit of scholars and
students.
Meet the OPAGS team:
Michael
Werle, PhD
Dean,
Postdoctoral
Affairs and
Graduate
Studies
Dr. Werle
joined the
faculty of KUMC in 1993. He served
as Assistant Dean of Graduate Studies
for seven years before becoming
Associate Dean, a title he has held for
four years. He is also the director of
the Interdisciplinary Graduate
Program in Biomedical Science
(IGPBS). Dr. Werle recently
completed a fellowship with the
American Council of Education. He
will continue to report to the Vice
Chancellor for Academic Affairs.
Marcia Jones
Director of
Graduate
Studies
Marcia has
served in this
role for
several years
and will
continue to lead OPAGS Graduate
Studies focus.
Ashley Carlson
Assistant
Director of
Postdoctoral
Affairs
Ashley
continues in
her role
focused on Postdoctoral Affairs,
which she began in January of 2013.
Matt Falk
Senior
Coordinator of
Postdoctoral
Affairs and
Graduate
Studies
Matt joined
KUMC this
year and divides his time supporting
both graduate student and
postdoctoral scholar projects.
Martin
Graham
Coordinator,
IGPBS
Martin joined
the OPAGS
team this
spring and in
addition to
serving as Coordinator for the IGPBS
program, supports the entire OPAGs
team with several administrative
functions and services.
The OPAGS team looks forward to
growing and improving services for
scholars and students at KUMC!
Ashley Carlson, Assistant Director
for Postdoctoral Affairs in
the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
and Graduate Studies
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Get to know Andrew Fox, PhD– Postdoctoral scholar in the Hoglund Brain Imaging Center
POSTDOC SPOTLIGHT: ANDREW FOX, PHD
The Postdoc Spotlight is a new
regular feature for the Postdoc Press.
Each issue, we will feature a current
postdoc to learn more about them
and their career trajectory.
September’s Postdoc Spotlight
features Andrew Fox, PhD,
postdoctoral scholar in the Hoglund
Brain Imaging Center.
Describe your professional and
educational background:
I completed an undergraduate degree
at Alma College (Alma, MI) with a
major in Psychology, an MS at Central
Michigan University (Mt. Pleasant,
MI) in Experimental Psychology, and a
PhD at Central Michigan University in
Applied Experimental Psychology.
That was followed by 3 years as a
postdoctoral trainee in translational
research in intellectual and
developmental disabilities at KU-
Lawrence. My research at CMU and
KU was largely in animal models of
learning and impulse control
disorders. Now I’m a Postdoctoral
Fellow at the
Hoglund Brain
Imaging Center
working with Dr.
Laura Martin and
Dr. Delwyn Catley
from UMKC.
What does a typical day look like for
you as a postdoc?
I spend the majority of my time at my
desk reading, working on grant
applications, writing papers, and
working on various presentations. I
also interact with research
participants once or twice per week
because one of my duties is to
provide tobacco counseling for
research purposes.
What led you to pursue you a
postdoc position here at KUMC?
I was actually urged by a former
colleague who is now a professor at
KU to apply. I didn’t think I was any
kind of fit for the position (I have no
background in neuroimaging) but he
reminded me that many other people
in my area had made similar basic-to-
clinical leaps in their careers. I was
certainly interested in studying
smoking cessation and impulse
control problems so I applied and
they brought me in.
What skills or experiences, including
non-technical, do you feel have been
most helpful as a
postdoc?
My general training
as a scientist has
been more helpful
than I thought it
would be for
making the leap
from working with rats to working
with smokers. Also, my experience
teaching psychology classes has made
it easier to transform into a
counselor, just because I’m more
used to public speaking and to
relaying information in as simple a
form as possible.
What do you know now that you
wish you’d known before beginning
at KUMC?
Never be afraid to ask your mentors
for help. You can only figure out so
much on your own.
What is one of the biggest challenges
you’ve faced in your career path and
how did you overcome it?
Obviously the biggest challenge for
me has been making the switch from
the “rat lab” to the “human lab”, if
you will. I’m not sure I have, in fact,
“overcome it” yet but I think I’m
making good progress and that’s
“Never be afraid to ask your
mentors for help. You can
only figure out so much
on your own.”
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almost entirely due to having
mentors who believe in my abilities
and trust me but also have high
expectations for what we can all
accomplish. I have been given no
choice but to learn quickly and adapt,
and that’s just fine.
What advice would you give to
someone who is interested in
becoming a postdoc?
I can safely say that if you are
considering going a bit outside of
your area to do a postdoc but you are
afraid to do it, do it. I know that some
people use a postdoc to make their
specialization even more specialized
but know that this isn’t the only
possibility. Gaining expertise in
another area can certainly bolster
your career and make you more
marketable later on.
Are there any other comments or
information you’d like to include?
Stay calm and keep applying.
If you would be open to contact from
readers with questions, please
provide your preferred contact
information:
Email: [email protected]
The Postdoc Spotlight is created by
OPAGS staff Matt Falk and Ashley
Carlson through interviews with the
featured postdoc. If you would like to
suggest someone for the Spotlight,
please email
The University of Kansas Medical Center
is a Sustaining Member of the
National Postdoctoral Association.
As such, postdoctoral scholars, faculty, staff
and students are able to join the NPA
with a free affiliate membership.
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The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
has a selection of career and professional
development books available to lend to scholars.
Topics include grant writing, networking,
considering alternative career paths, and more.
To browse and borrow, visit the Office of
Postdoctoral Affairs in 5003 Wescoe.
Take your reading a step further and share a
review in an issue of the Postdoc Press! Email the
Office of Postdoctoral Affairs for more info!
Postdoctoral fellow Michelle Gates, PhD on seeking out professional development opportunities
BEYOND FELLOWSHIP: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
After completing my doctoral degree
in psychology in August 2014, I began
my postdoctoral fellowship in psycho-
oncology here at KUMC. Psycho-
oncology is a rapidly growing field
focused on the psychological, social,
emotional, and
behavioral aspects of
cancer and its treatment.
The fellowship in psycho-
oncology at KUMC is one
of only a handful of
programs of its type in the United
States. Over the course of my
graduate training, I have developed a
passionate commitment to serving
people with cancer. For the past
year, I have had the opportunity to
engage in research and practice in
this area and have developed the
knowledge and skill necessary to
begin independent practice in this
specialty.
A particularly valuable aspect of my
fellowship year was the 2015 World
Congress on Psycho-Oncology in
Washington, DC, which I was able to
attend with the assistance of the
Postdoctoral Professional
Development Scholarship offered by
the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at
KUMC. Similar to scholarly
conventions I had attended in the
past, I spent my days at the World
Congress meeting professionals from
other institutions, attending
interesting symposia, and presenting
my own research. The value of these
activities, however, paled in
comparison to the impact the timing
and location of the conference had
on me.
The World Congress took place during
the last month of my fellowship. In
hindsight, I am grateful that I seized
the opportunity to venture beyond
the basic requirements of my
fellowship. The experience was a
wonderful catalyst in my professional
identity development process,
facilitating my transition from
advanced trainee to early career
professional. I gained an enhanced
sense of confidence in my readiness
for independent practice and a sense
of professional belonging that
reaffirmed my commitment to psycho
-oncology. The Washington, DC
location of the conference was the
source of another lesson in the value
of “going beyond.” Law and policy at
the national, state, and institution
level have significant impact on
patients and the healthcare
environment. Recognition of this
prompted me to reflect
on how advocacy and
macro-level intervention
fit in my identity as a
responsible and ethical
cancer psychologist.
I believe that the type of professional
identity growth I experienced at the
World Congress is a core ingredient in
any successful fellowship experience;
however, due to its individualized
nature, the majority of the onus is on
the fellow to pursue this goal. As
such, I am appreciative of the Office
of Postdoctoral Affairs for offering
funding expressly to support fellows
in the pursuit of professional
development activities. Based on my
own experience, I encourage fellows
in all specialties to go beyond the
structure of their training programs
and seek out opportunities for
meaningful professional
development.
Michelle Gates, PhD
Dr. Gates completed her postdoctoral
fellowship in clinical psychology in
2015. OPA proved support for her
professional development.
“… I am grateful that I seized the
opportunity to venture beyond
the basic requirements of
my fellowship.”
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Get to know Cibele Pinto, PhD who completed her postdoctoral training at KUMC
POSTDOC ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: CIBELE PINTO, PHD
The Postdoc Alumni Spotlight is a new
regular feature for the Postdoc Press.
Each issue, we will feature a former
KUMC postdoc to learn more about
them and their career trajectory.
September’s Postdoc Alumni
Spotlight features Cibele Pinto, PhD,
who completed her postdoctoral
training in the Kidney Institute at
KUMC.
Describe your current position and
your professional and educational
background:
I am originally from Brazil where I
obtained my first degree, a Bachelor’s
degree in Pharmacy at the Federal
University of Ceara, Brazil. Soon after
I graduated, I moved to the United
States and was accepted to the PhD
program at the University of Kansas
with a full bright scholarship (Bishop
Scholarship). At the University of
Kansas I graduated with a Master’s
degree in 2005 and a PhD in
Pharmacology and Toxicology in
2007. In 2007 I was recruited by Jared
Grantham, MD and Darren Wallace,
PhD at the Kidney Institute – KUMC
to join Dr. Wallace’s lab as a
postdoctoral fellow.
In 2013 I was recruited by Otsuka
America Pharmaceuticals, Inc. to
work as the cardio–renal medical
science liaison (MSL) for the Midwest
region. As a MSL, I build relationships
with key opinion leaders in the
cardiology and nephrology arena,
providing critical windows of insight
into the market and health care
landscapes. Through such monitoring,
I can gain access to key influencers
and health care systems.
What does a typical day look like for
you in your current profession?
There is no such thing as a typical day
or typical week when you work as a
MSL. I am home-based, but cover 10
states in the Midwest. As a result, 50
-70% of my time is spent traveling
(driving or flying) to various locations.
I am in the field 3-4 days a week (an
average of 2 overnights per week).
The traveling schedule can be really
burdensome but also comes with a
great deal of flexibility to one’s family
as I am mostly in control of my own
schedule. It requires self-motivation
and discipline in order to achieve
one’s work goals and still maintain
work-life balance. Just to illustrate,
last week I drove over 1,000 miles in
KS/ MO/IA and IL, visited 7 different
hospitals, gave 5 group presentations
to hospitalists, pharmacists and
nurses, and visited one of our clinical
sites for an on ongoing trial. This
week, I worked mostly from home on
various internal projects and working
with local ‘customers.’ Next week I
will be attending major conferences
in 2 different states.
What led you to choose to pursue
your current position?
Truth be told I did not even know
such position existed. After being in
academia all my career and being a
postdoc fellow for 6 years, I was
ready for a change. I applied with
many pharmaceutical companies for
senior scientist positions and was
rejected over and over again. I was
told that I was “overly educated,” but
“under experienced.” The process of
job searching after a postdoc can be
really challenging. I had decided to
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“It requires self-motivation and
discipline in order to achieve
one’s work goals and still
maintain work-life balance.”
do a second postdoc at the University
of Memphis. However, I was
approached by a recruiter that found
my CV via LinkedIn. Fortunately I was
approached by a company that
considered my postdoctoral training
as work experience and greatly
valued my academic background. I
accepted this position with great
enthusiasm but also fear. I’ve been
working with Otsuka America
Pharmaceuticals, Inc. as a MSL for
over 2 years now. I was blessed to
transition from academia to industry
and stay in the same field. I still
attend the same conferences that I
did as a postdoc and have the
privilege to interact with my former
colleagues, mentors, and other key
opinion leaders in the nephrology
arena.
What skills or experiences, including
non-technical, do you feel have been
most helpful to you in your current
position?
My academic career greatly prepared
me for my current job. Not only with
my scientific and therapeutic
knowledge but also with many “soft
skills” such as networking abilities,
work ethic, oral and verbal
communication skills, ability to work
independently, strategic thinking, and
leadership skills. Most employers
require previous MSL experience.
However, you can secure an MSL job
without previous MSL experience if
you have other highly desirable skills
essential for the particular MSL role
you are seeking.
What do you know now that you
wish you’d known as a postdoc?
I had wonderful training as a
postdoctoral fellow at the Kidney
Institute under the supervision of Dr.
Darren Wallace. However, one thing I
wish I knew during my postdoc was
the elusive academic tenure track
position isn’t the only option for
postdocs. There are many fulfilling
and impactful career paths one can
follow that will still allow us to use
our academic training.
What was one of the biggest
challenges you faced in your career
path and how did you overcome it?
Work-life balance is and will continue
to be one of the biggest challenges in
my career path. I am driven and
ambitious person. However my
daughter, Lyla and my husband ,
Chad will always be the center of my
priorities. I am blessed to be in a
position that allows me to put my
family first and still have a very
fulfilling and challenging career.
What advice would you give to a
postdoc looking to make the
transition to the next phase of their
career?
Knowing what you want to do after
your postdoc is the first step, but
don’t limit yourself. Start networking
early in your postdoctoral training
and explore alternative career paths.
For the international postdocs like I
once was, make sure to start applying
for your green card as soon as you
are allowed. Be bold and audacious.
When I was approached by this job I
never thought I could have a traveling
job. I am so glad I said “yes” despite
my fears and hesitations.
Are there any other comments or
information you’d like to include?
According to U.S. Census 2013 data,
only 1.68 percent of Americans over
the age of 25 have a PhD. So please
don’t forget that you are part of an
elite group of highly educated and
already very successful individuals.
Market yourself as such when looking
for jobs!
The Postdoc Alumni Spotlight is
created by Matt Falk and Ashley
Carlson through interviews with the
featured postdoc alumni. If you
would like to suggest someone for
the Spotlight, please email
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“… one thing I wish I knew
during my postdoc was the
elusive academic tenure track
position isn’t the only option for
postdocs.”
Cultural programming and events from the Office of International Programs
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS OPPORTUNITIES
The Office of International
Programs is resuming its various
cultural programming for the
upcoming year. For a complete
listing of events, please visit the
Office of International Programs’
Event Calendar which is regularly
updated with information on
events on campus or within the
community.
One of such events on campus is
Culture Hour. It is held every
Thursday at noon in the Calkins
Conference Room. At Culture
Hour, Postdoctoral Fellows will
have an opportunity to participate
in a casual forum with other KUMC
students, faculty, and staff to discuss
insights, questions, and concerns
about culture. Furthermore, if
anyone is interested, they are
welcome to facilitate a Culture Hour
discussion on a topic of their
choosing. For more information,
please contact Zachary Rogers at
During this academic year, the Office
of International Programs in
collaboration with the Office of
Cultural Enhancement and Diversity
will resume its Clinical Culture and
Diversity Series. This event is held
four times a year. Previous topics
included: “Cultural and Religious
Considerations for the Clinical
Setting,” “Comparing Health Care
Systems,” and “Working with an
Interpreter.”
The Office of International Programs
also has the Global Connections
Program, which helps to connect
individuals on campus or in the
community who share an interest in
developing multi-cultural awareness.
For more information on Global
Connections and how to sign up,
please visit our website or contact
Zachary Rogers.
International Education Week this
year will be from Monday, November
16 to Friday, November 20. Our
second annual Global Fair will take
place during International Education
Week. The Global Fair helps
showcase the diversity of our
international population on campus.
Last year, we had at least 8
countries represented. If anyone is
interested in participating in this
year’s Global Fair, please contact
Zachary Rogers.
In addition, the Office of
International Programs partners
with ISI, a community based
organization that works closely with
the Kansas City area universities and
colleges. ISI hosts many social
events, activities, and trips
throughout the year to help
internationals and locals develop
cross-cultural friendships and
experiences. For more information
on the type of events and programs
available through ISI please visit the
ISI website and our Event Calendar.
The Office of International Programs
hopes to see you soon at one of our
events!
Irina Aris is International Student and
Exchange Visitor Advisor in the Office
of International Programs.
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KUMC Alumni family welcomes postdocs
KUMC ALUMNI OPPORTUNITIES FOR POSTDOCS
As Postdoc scholars, we’re
considering you part of the KUMC
Alumni family. We’re pleased to
work with the Postdoctoral Affairs
office to support PostDoc
Appreciation Week.
The Alumni & Community Relations
office works with students, trainees,
and alumni from the University of
Kansas Medical Center by supporting
activities, hosting events, and
fostering relationships. Our office is
on campus and we welcome visitors.
Stop by 1028 Murphy for questions,
directions or to get a Jayhawk pin.
We want to keep you updated by
sending you our KUMC Alumni
newsletter. You’ll also receive
invitations to our upcoming events.
We hope to connect with you while
you’re on campus and after your
PostDoc work is complete.
Kristy Gagnon is Manager of Alumni &
Community Relations
A.R. Dykes Library of Health Sciences
The A.R. Dykes Library is more than a great source of information.
The talented staff provide several services, including research
consultations, systematic review, publication consultation, author
copyright consultation, and citation management consultation.
Learn more on the Dykes Library webpage or email the library team.
KUMC Women in Medicine and Science (WIMS)
WIMS is dedicated to advancing the careers of women in medicine and
science through engagement of faculty, staff, students, and trainees–
including both men and women. WIMS offers many professional
development and social events throughout the year. Learn more on the
WIMS webpage or email the WIMS leadership group.
Kirmayer Fitness Center
Kirmayer Fitness Center offers a variety of fitness programs and services including group fitness,
personal trainers, and fitness consultations. Current employees of KUMC are eligible for member-
ship. Visit the Kirmayer webpage or email the Kirmayer team for more information.
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Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
www.kumc.edu/academic-affairs/postdoctoral-affairs
913-588-2369