{"id":100,"date":"2018-08-20T16:50:06","date_gmt":"2018-08-20T16:50:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medschool.prd.vanderbilt.edu\/postdoc\/welcome\/"},"modified":"2022-02-25T15:34:46","modified_gmt":"2022-02-25T15:34:46","slug":"welcome","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/medschool.vanderbilt.edu\/bret\/welcome\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/div> <div class=\"row\"><div id=\"vu-slider\" class=\"vu-edgeslider vu-slider carousel slide carousel-fade\" data-ride=\"carousel\"><ol class=\"carousel-indicators\"><\/ol><div class=\"carousel-inner\" role=\"listbox\"><a class='' href='https:\/\/medschool.vanderbilt.edu\/bret\/2018\/10\/10\/2018-annual-career-symposium\/' target=''><img src='https:\/\/cdn.vanderbilt.edu\/t2-main\/medschool-prd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2018\/10\/20180601JH0026-1200x380.jpg' alt='2018 BRET Office of Career Development Annual Career Symposium' title='2018 BRET Office of Career Development Annual Career Symposium' width='100%'\/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"left carousel-control\" href=\"#vu-slider\" role=\"button\" data-slide=\"prev\"><span class=\"glyphicon glyphicon-chevron-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"sr-only\">Previous<\/span><\/a>\n<a class=\"right carousel-control\" href=\"#vu-slider\" role=\"button\" data-slide=\"next\"><span class=\"glyphicon glyphicon-chevron-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"sr-only\">Next<\/span><\/a><\/div> <\/div><div class=\"panel-body\">\n<h2>For Covid-19 Return to Campus information for Postdocs: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanderbilt.edu\/coronavirus\/fall-2020\/fall-2020-postdocs\/\">Click Here<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>The Biomedical Research Education and Training (BRET) Office\u00a0assists biomedical postdoctoral fellows during their training at Vanderbilt University (VU) and Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC). For general postdoc information, information on postdoctoral benefits, policies, and procedures, and event listings please visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/vanderbilt.edu\/postdoc\">Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The BRET Office\u00a0meets with postdoctoral candidates upon faculty request and with new postdoctoral fellows focusing on the\u00a0resources available to them during their time as a postdoc, including resources to aid in developing writing and presentation skills.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/medschool.vanderbilt.edu\/aspire\/aspire-caf-postdoctoral-fellows\">ASPIRE Cafe for Postdoctoral Fellows <\/a><\/strong>is a bi-monthly meeting specifically designed for postdoctoral fellows\u00a0to learn more about the Vanderbilt ASPIRE Program and to explore topics in career development and professionalism.<\/p>\n<p>The annual survey in\u00a0The Scientist\u00a0consistently ranks Vanderbilt as one of the best places for postdocs to work in the United States. Whether you are a prospective postdoctoral fellow considering a move to Nashville or a current postdoctoral fellow seeking assistance, we are here to offer our support.<\/p>\n<p>All new biomedical postdoctoral fellows and trainees should email <a href=\"mailto:sompostdocs@vanderbilt.edu\">sompostdocs@vanderbilt.edu<\/a> to set up a short (about 20 minutes)\u00a0introductory meeting in the BRET Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, 340 Light Hall, to discuss the resources of our office.<\/p>\n<p>This Introductory Meeting\u00a0is separate from OPA Orientation, the VUMC New Staff Orientation or the Visa orientation in the Student Life Center, mandatory for postdoctoral visa holders.<\/p>\n<p>For <strong>Vanderbilt University Postdocs<\/strong>, please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanderbilt.edu\/postdoc\/vu-postdoc-new-hires\/\">Office of Postdoctoral Affairs Onboarding Webpage<\/a> for more information leading up to your arrival on campus.<\/p>\n<p>For <strong>Vanderbilt University Medical Center Postdocs<\/strong>, please work with your department or email <a href=\"mailto:SOMPostdocs@vanderbilt.edu\">SOMPostdocs@vanderbilt.edu<\/a> to schedule your new staff orientation.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you would like to be added to the BRET Postdoc email list, please email <a href=\"mailto:sompostdocs@vanderbilt.edu\">sompostdocs@vanderbilt.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>To Departing\u00a0Biomedical or VUMC Postdocs:<\/strong> Please complete the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/medschool.vanderbilt.edu\/postdoc\/office-of-postdoctoral-affairs-faculty-staff\/exit-survey\/\">Exit Survey.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-427 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.vanderbilt.edu\/t2-main\/medschool-prd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2018\/09\/postdoc-career-outcomes-1024x636.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.vanderbilt.edu\/t2-main\/medschool-prd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2018\/09\/postdoc-career-outcomes-1024x636.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.vanderbilt.edu\/t2-main\/medschool-prd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2018\/09\/postdoc-career-outcomes-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.vanderbilt.edu\/t2-main\/medschool-prd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2018\/09\/postdoc-career-outcomes-768x477.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.vanderbilt.edu\/t2-main\/medschool-prd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2018\/09\/postdoc-career-outcomes.jpg 1094w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>BRET Office Postdoctoral Contacts<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Kathy Gould, PhD Senior Associate Dean<\/p>\n<p>Aaron Howard<br \/>\nPhone: 615-875-9050<br \/>\nEmail: <a href=\"mailto:SOMPostdocs@vanderbilt.edu\"><strong>SOMPostdocs@Vanderbilt.edu<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n340 Light Hall<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For Covid-19 Return to Campus information for Postdocs: Click Here The Biomedical Research Education and Training (BRET) Office\u00a0assists biomedical postdoctoral fellows during their training at Vanderbilt University (VU) and Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC). 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