{"300381":{"#nid":"300381","#data":{"type":"event","title":"Atlanta Broadening Experiences in Scientific Training (BEST) Program Info Session","body":[{"value":"\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003EFind out if the joining the Atlanta BEST program is right for you.\u0026nbsp; Call for applications is open until July 1.\u003C\/em\u003E \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe NIH funded Atlanta Broadening Experiences in Scientific Training (BEST) Program has been established to help Emory and Georgia Tech PhD students and postdocs in the biological, biomedical, and bio-focused STEM fields explore career paths beyond faculty positions. Fill out an application to be part of Cohort 2 starting in September here: \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.gs.emory.edu\/best\u0022 title=\u0022www.gs.emory.edu\/best\u0022\u003Ewww.gs.emory.edu\/best\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETrainees will be part of the Atlanta BEST program for 2 years, where they will receive\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003Eleadership training\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003Elearn about the business and legal side of biomedical research\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003Egain valuable self-awareness\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003Egain insight into possible career options that fit career goals and personal values\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003Eaccess a powerful network of professionals in a variety of fields\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe expected time commitment in the first year is about 1-3 hours a week, with optional workshops and events throughout their time in the program. 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