Please join us for a free webinar, sponsored by the UConn Center for mHealth and Social Media.
How did you get that job? A career path panel
Panelists: Dr. Heather Cole-Lewis, PhD, MPH, Director of Behavior Science at a large healthcare company; Dr. Chad Rethorst, PhD, Director of Clinical Research, WW (formerly Weight Watchers); and Dr. Beth Linas, PhD, MHS, not-for-profit public health strategist.
Moderator: Sherry Pagoto, PhD, Dept of Allied Health Sciences
When: Wednesday, September 30, 1PM. Please note this event is live-only; a recording of the panel will not be available.
Details: This career path panel will feature three health scientists employed outside of academia: Dr. Heather Cole-Lewis, PhD, MPH, Director of Behavior Science at a large healthcare company, Dr. Chad Rethorst, PhD, Director of Clinical Research, WW (formerly Weight Watchers); and Dr. Beth Linas, PhD, MHS, not-for-profit public health strategist. This webinar is geared towards public health and/or behavioral and social science trainees and faculty contemplating a career outside of academia. Panelists will share their experiences making the transition to industry and provide advice on what sort of training experiences to pursue during grad school and otherwise to prepare oneself to be competitive for jobs outside of academia.
Registration: Click here to register
For more information, contact: Joe DiVito at mhealthcenter@uconn.edu