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. 2024 Apr 8;24:379. doi: 10.1186/s12909-024-05370-w

Table 1.

Navigating Academic Careers: Curriculum overview and major themes

Module Theme
1 Academic Positions: The breadth of position titles in academic biomedical research, job descriptions and promotion requirements within each title
2 Networking: Garnering peer- and tiered-support, gaining visibility
3 The Interview Process: Application components, process checks
4 Scientific Leadership and Laboratory Management: Fundamental components and processes for working in- or running a research laboratory
5 Leadership in Practice: Taking Charge of Your Career: People- and project-leadership
6 Effective Time Management and Work-Life Balance
7 Mentorship and Sponsorship: Building a career-long support team
8 Developing your Niche: Defining and carving a pathway to independence
9 Career Conversations: One-on-one with Distinguished Academicians (early career-, mid career- and established professionals)