McKinsey APD Events

Recruiting season is in full swing at McKinsey for Advanced Professional Degree (APD) candidates. APD candidates are postdocs or working torward the following degrees: PhD, MD (including interns, residents & fellows), JD, PharmD, Nursing & non-MBA Masters. Non-MBA Master candidates must …

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McKinsey, BCG and Bain Upcoming Application Deadlines for 2024 Summer and Full-Time Roles

Application deadlines for McKinsey, BCG and Bain begin as early as June 25, 2023. To stay updated on the application process, register for upcoming events, and apply, please visit the website of each respective firm.

Application deadlines for 2024 internships …

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O4U: Out For Undergrad

O4U Changes Lives. Each year, we invite a diverse class of high-achieving LGBTQ2+ students to our unique conferences, where they’re inspired to pursue ambitious careers.

More Information can be found at: O4U (outforundergrad.org)

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RocketBlocks Interview Prep

Yale OCS is pleased to offer students RocketBlocks an interactive web application that helps students prepare for case interviews in consulting, product management, product marketing and strategy + biz ops. Their approach is simple: decompose interviews into atomic skills and give …

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Understand the Drug Development Process

Bringing a drug candidate to the market is arduous process (ranges from 10-15 years) that entails rigorous scientific testing and collaboration with the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. Steps in this process include discovery and development, preclinical research, clinical research, …

By Haofan Li
Haofan Li McDougal Career Fellow
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Carving a Career Path to Science & Health Policy: A Conversation with Shanta Whitaker PhD ’08, Senior Vice President at Venn Strategies

Our March event, as part of the STEM PhD Pathways Program and in collaboration with Yale Science Diplomats, will spotlight career paths in science and health policy. We are excited to welcome Dr. Shanta Whitaker (PhD ’08, Microbiology) who will …

By Janani Baskaran
Janani Baskaran McDougal Career Fellow
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Career Paths in the Biotech and Pharma Sector: A Panel Discussion with Yale PhDs in Managerial Roles

Our February event, as part of the STEM PhD Pathways Program, spotlighted career paths in biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies through a managerial lens. Three Yale PhD scientists in various managerial roles and who chose different career paths after receiving their …

By Haofan Li
Haofan Li McDougal Career Fellow
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Career Strategy Essentials with the Office of Career Strategy (GSAS and Postdocs, Spring 2023)

Join OCS this spring for a series of career strategy workshops designed to help you navigate your career journey! We will introduce the many OCS resources at your disposal and cover essential skills like crafting a resume, exploring your interests …

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Jacob Gonzalez Senior Associate Director, Graduate and Postdoctoral Career Services
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Yale students connect with IADB leader to brainstorm on social challenges in Latin America.

On Saturday, November 12, Federico Galizia, PhD ’97, Chief Risk Officer at Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) led a Yale Ph.D. Ideation Challenge to tap into the creative and intellectual power of Yale scholars and generate new ideas around a current …

By Yiqun Jiang
Yiqun Jiang McDougal Career Fellow
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Career Paths in Science Education and Beyond Faculty: A Panel Discussion with STEM PhDs in Secondary Education

As part of the STEM PhD Pathways Program, OCS McDougal Fellows spotlighted various career paths in secondary education through a diverse panel discussion held on Wednesday, November 16th. Three Yale PhD scientists who chose different career paths after receiving their …

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Haofan Li McDougal Career Fellow
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PhD Pathways in Biotech and Pharmaceutical Industry

Are you curious about the myriad of career paths available in the bioscience industry? Check out the various opportunities and resources below curated specifically for STEM PhDs.

Understand the Drug Development Process

Bringing a drug candidate to the market is …

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Haofan Li McDougal Career Fellow
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PhD Pathways in Entrepreneurship, Startups, and VCs

Interested in entrepreneurship, venture capital (VC), or startups? Explore the following resources to learn more about these career paths after a Ph.D. in STEM! 

Learn from GSAS Alums

Colleen Cuffaro
Partner at Canaan Ventures
PhD ’14, Cellular and Molecular Physiology

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Matthew Ellis wins 2nd Prize at NAGS 3-Minute Thesis Competition

The Northeastern Association of Graduate Schools (NAGS) hosted their 2022 3-Minute Thesis Competition on April 28th. This competition brought together participants from 31 institutions to present their thesis research live in just three minutes. Yale Ph.D. student Matthew Ellis, Department …

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Jacob Gonzalez Senior Associate Director, Graduate and Postdoctoral Career Services
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