Notification of Selection for Lightning Talks and/or Mock Interviews: Monday, October 7
Participant Lightning Talks: Thursday, October 17, and Friday, October 18
Application Document Review and Mock Interviews: October 21 - November 27

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Mount Sinai’s Research Symposium and PhD Application Assistance and Advisory Program for Underserved Scholars (SINAI4US) aims to support and enhance the participation of individuals who have limited access to educational resources and hands-on research opportunities, lack mentorship or guidance in navigating the academic and research landscape, or are socioeconomically disadvantaged scholars. Participants will be introduced to the various programs of the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (GSBS) at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (ISMMS) and have the opportunity to attend a PhD Application Assistance and Advisory Program (PAAAP) focused on admissions to the PhD Programs in Biomedical Sciences and Neuroscience at ISMMS. The symposium is open to undergraduates and Master's students, as well as Post-baccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP) scholars, technicians, research associates, and non-traditional students.

Advantages of participating in SINAI4US include the opportunity to:

• Present your research to a broader audience.
• Receive feedback and practice your lightning talk ahead of large conferences such as Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Scientists (ABRCMS).
• Learn more about the science conducted by your peers.
• Benefit from Mount Sinai student and faculty mentorship in strengthening your application and thinking about next steps in your education.
• Prepare yourself for the PhD application and interview processes through document feedback and a mock interview.
• Network with faculty and students at ISMMS to build long-lasting relationships that can support you through the application process and beyond.
• Receive application fee waivers for the 2024-2025 PhD application cycle.

Agenda

Day One (Thursday, October 17)

11-11:05 am: Welcome and Opening Remarks, Dr. Matthew O'Connell, Senior Associate Dean for PhD Programs

11:05 am-12 pm: Introduction to Biomedical Research Graduate Programs at Icahn Mount Sinai

• PREP, Dr. Jamilia Sly, Associate Program Director
• SURP4US, Dr. Hala Harony-Nicolas, Program Director
• PhD in Biomedical Science and Neuroscience, Dr. Matthew O’Connell, Senior Associate Dean for PhD Programs
• MD-PhD Program, Dr. Talia Swartz, Associate Dean for MD-PhD Education
• Master of Science in Biomedical Science, Dr. Jose Silva, Program Director
• Master of Science in Biomedical Data Science, Dr. Eric Sobie, Program Director

12-12:30 pm: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Mount Sinai

• Office for Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) and Center for Antiracism in Practice (CAP), Dr. Ann-Gel Palermo and Ashley Michelle Fowler

12:30-1 pm: BREAK

1-2 pm: Mount Sinai’s Trainee Lightning Talks, TBD

2-3 pm: Participants’ Lightning Talks, TBD

3-4 pm: Graduate School reception with the MTA Directors

Day Two (Friday, October 18)

11 am-1 pm: PhD Application Assistance and Advisory Program (PAAAP), Dr. Matthew O’Connell, Senior Associate Dean for PhD Programs

• 11-11:15 am: Holistic applications and admissions
• 11:20-11:45 am: Preparation of core application documents
• 11:50 am-12:05 pm: Preparing for an interview
• 12:10-1 pm: A panel discussion on applying and interviewing for the Graduate School with current PhD students

1-1:30 pm: BREAK

1:30-1:50 pm: Graduate Student Support, Advising, and Career Guidance at Mount Sinai, Office of Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Affairs

• Student Affairs: Dr. Paul Slesinger, Senior Associate Dean for Student and Postdoctoral Affairs 
• Wellness and Resilience: Dr. Kathleen Dilks, Director of Student and Postdoctoral Affairs
• Career Services and Alumni Relations: Kevin John, Program Manager

2-3 pm: Participants’ Lightning Talks, TBD

3-3:05 pm: Closing Remarks, Dr. Matthew O’Connell