PhD Application Bootcamp, Gangarosa Department of Environmental Health
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Applying to graduate school can be equal parts exciting and stressful. Our goal with a PhD application bootcamp is to take some of the mystery and anxiety out of the process, so that students can focus on developing their strongest graduate application.
The PhD Application Bootcamp is designed to help students complete each part of the application process, starting with deciding which PhD program is right for them, assisting with development of their personal statement and resume, as well as fine-tuning their interview skills. Students will also explore the expectations of a PhD and consider the diversity of career options for PhD graduates.
This program is free of charge and open to all students interested in applying to a PhD program, regardless of discipline, program of interest, and academic institution. Although it is hosted by the Gangarosa Department of Environmental Health, students in previous years have gone on to complete PhDs in various disciplines at a wide range of institutions, including:
- Harvard University
- Princeton University
- University of Pennsylvania
- Brown University
- University of Florida
- University of Washington
- University of California at San Diego
- Emory University (Environmental Health Sciences and Epidemiology)
- University of Texas Health Sciences
- University of Maryland
The program consists of 6 sessions. You do not have to attend every program to participate. The program schedule is as follows:
Session I: Is a PhD right for me? When: October 17; 6:00p Where: Virtual (Zoom)
Session II: Navigating a PhD When: October 30; 6:00p Where: Virtual (Zoom)
Session III: Writing your personal statement, resume, letters of recommendation When: November 14, 6:00p Where: In-Person (TBD)
Session IV: Final application check-in When: November 25; 6:00p Where: Virtual (Zoom)
Session V: Next steps, whether you received an interview, or not When: January 29; 6:00p Where: Virtual (Zoom) *Opportunity to schedule a mock interview with Dr. Caudle
Session VI: Deciding on a program When: March 19; 6:00p Where: Virtual (Zoom)
To register for the workshop, please email Dr. Mike Caudle (wcaudle [at] emory [dot] edu)
