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Presented by the TREMPLIN McGill-Affiliated Consortium and the Desjardins Centre for Advanced Training of the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (The Institute).
Are you curious about how precision medicine is transforming drug development, diagnostics, healthcare, and innovation—and what careers exist across this ecosystem?
The Future in Focus: Precision Medicine Career Insight and Discovery Program is designed to help McGill graduate students and postdocs discover the wide range of roles connected to precision health and biotechnology.
Eligibility
MSc students, PhD students, and postdoctoral fellows affiliated with McGill University who can commit to the full 10-week program.
Format and Time Commitment
Participants should plan to spend about 3 hours per week for 10 weeks. This includes attending weekly virtual sessions and completing any assigned readings. In addition to these virtual sessions, there will be three in-person sessions scheduled throughout the program.
Key DatesIn-person orientation: Tuesday, October 6th, 11:30 - 2pm
Weekly virtual sessions: Wednesdays, October 14 – December 2 | 2:00–4 p.m.
In-person sessions: November 9 and December 9 (4 - 6pm) (details to be provided during the program)
What You Will GainExplore Diverse Career Paths in Precision Medicine: Learn about roles in clinical research, regulatory affairs, diagnostics, innovation, medical affairs, project management, real-world evidence, technology transfer, and more.
Understand Core Concepts of Precision Medicine: Use case studies to see how precision approaches are shaping drug development, healthcare, and biotech innovation.
Appreciate the Collaborative Nature of the Field: Discover how academia, healthcare, industry, and government intersect in precision health.
Discover Québec’s Life Sciences Landscape: Learn how the province’s precision health and biotechnology ecosystem supports career growth.
Build Career Confidence and Networks: Engage directly with guest speakers, introduce them, share your research, and participate in peer learning.
Access Career Support and Mentorship: Participants connect with DCAT and Tremplin resources.