The goal of the myCHOICE program is to expose, educate, and provide University of Chicago trainees with career options and experiences that leverage their strong research training.

The program covers 10 broad Exposure Areas related to the myIDP (my Individual Development Plan) categories. There are three types of programming, each with increasing involvement in career training: Exposure, Education, and Experience. These comprehensively cover careers suited for PhD-trained scientists from across STEM research backgrounds. Throughout our programming you will notice that myCHOICE involves University alumni as mentors, speakers, and site visit hosts, providing essential connectivity between past and current trainees. A selection of these mentors are highlighted on primary career pages where you can find more information about their backgrounds, post-Ph.D. trajectories, and current careers.

myCHOICE bi-weekly Exposure career seminar series, “What can I do with my Ph.D.?” introduce STEM trainees to careers and professional across all exposure areas through virtual panel discussions. Education mini-courses are designed to complement trainees technical and professional training towards their career of interest. Experience opportunities currently include mentored externships and career-themed treks which are constantly under development.

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