Trainee Engagement and Well-being

BRET RESOURCE MAP (FA26)

In recognition of Roger Chalkley, D.Phil., retired senior associate dean for Biomedical Research Education and Training (BRET), an anonymous donor has endowed the Chalkley Critical Need Fund to support biomedical graduate students who encounter unanticipated financial challenges.

• Applicant must be an active Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Ph.D. student.
• We encourage you to seek help from other available campus resources, such as the Student Critical Support Fund, VUMC Financial Assistance (if applicable), Reproductive Health and Family, student health insurance.  If these resources are insufficient, unavailable, or not available in a timely manner, please apply to this fund below.
• Applicant must the provide information in the survey below.

Application Process:
Each application will be reviewed within a week of submission. If the staff have questions, they will reach out via e-mail or schedule an in-person conversation to learn more about your situation. If you have questions about the process or about eligibility, please e-mail ChalkleyFundatBRET@vanderbilt.edu.

Note: Any tax implications in receiving these funds will need to be discussed with a CPA/tax advisor as our office is unauthorized to give any tax advice or guidance.

Dr. Roger Chalkley Critical Need Fund Application

Graduate and Postdoc Academic Success (GPAS)

Auxiliary Mentor Support

Office of Student Care Coordination

Student Health Insurance

Guidelines for Scheduling Appointments:

The UCC has recently collaborated with BRET faculty to provide mental health services that are more readily available and designed to seamlessly and effectively meet the needs of biomedical research students.

Eligibility:

Only BRET students will have access to specialized services.

• Students will be able to schedule an new appointment through the UCC Student Portal.
• Students will have to complete the UCC Health History Form (through the student portal) before their scheduled appointment + SIGN the UCC Telehealth Informed Consent.
• Students will be sent a Zoom link an hour before their scheduled appointment.
• If you are currently working with a UCC provider for therapy/counseling and would like to continue this relationship, please do so.
• If you are interested in an assessment of your mental health needs to initiate mental health services, please access the UCC Student Portal and schedule a “BRET TH NEW” appointment.
• If you would like to meet with a UCC medical provider for medication management, please complete an intake form and schedule an appointment with the Office of Student Care Coordination (OSCC). The OSCC will offer you an abbreviated appointment to connect you with the best and most appropriate resources.
• Scheduling challenges? Reach out to Student Care Coordination for assistance. Call 615-343-9355.

The University Counseling Center is committed to supporting time-effective therapy focused on mental health and well being. Specific and tailored treatment plans and referrals are developed for each student. 

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