Participate in career development seminars to gain valuable insights and practical guidance from senior faculty. Tailored for career level and basic science and clinical researchers, these seminars will provide a fresh perspective.
Edge Seminars for 2026-2027 will begin in August. Schedule coming in July.
Seminars offer:
- Guidance on topics like
- grant writing
- management
- mentoring
- Vanderbilt resources
- career timeline
- Advice tailored to your career stage
- New insight from senior faculty
- A chance to ask questions
- Responsible Conduct of Research credit (where indicated)
Starting Fall 2025 all seminars will be via teams on Wednesdays 12 -1 PM. Teams link and calendar updates are sent via email. Join the mailing list.
mentor notes
Ways to be involved:
Post the Seminar schedule in your lab.
Add trainees to the mailing list. Email Verna Wright
Present a seminar aimed at postdocs & early faculty. Email Rebecca Helton
How it Works
Show Up
Seminar link sent via email.
Seminars are monthly on Wednesdays from 12-1 PM.
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You can view seminars below and all events at Edge for Scholars events.
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Questions
upcoming EFS Career Development Seminars events [ view all events ]
July 23, 2026 | 5:00 pm
August 13, 2026 | 5:00 pm Must have submitted survey of intent by July 23
September 9, 2026 | 8:30 am (In-Person)
Camp Widjiwagan, Percy Priest Lake
A chance to ask questions and gain insight from senior faculty
Testimonials
Very practical and encouraging.
~ Seminar Participant
Dr. West always gives the best advice - this seminar was incredibly helpful.
~ Seminar Participant
I love Dr Gannon's openness about her experiences and feelings. She is so successful and a great role model that discussions like this are more meaningful coming from her.
~ Seminar Participant
Success
Research Assistant Professor
Department
Orthopaedic Surgery & Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Award Type
- DOD
EFS Programs Used
Assistant Professor
Department
Medicine (General Internal Medicine & Public Health)
Award Type
- R01 Recipient
EFS Programs Used
Assistant Professor
Department
Medicine, Division of Allergy, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
Award Type
- K08 Recipient
EFS Programs Used
Assistant Professor
Department
Medicine (Cardiovascular Medicine)
Award Type
- ASCI Physician Scientist Award
