The CoS:
Connects scholars with resources, opportunities, and each other to build a robust and diverse support network.
Creates synergy and improve efficiency by strengthening connections among career development programs at Duke.
Shares best practices and resources for program leadership, mentors, and scholars.
Coordinates efforts to facilitate and increase diversity among scholars, mentors, and programs.
COS activities are currently focused on scholars, mentors, and leadership in Duke’s K scholar community. This includes K-awardees, and mentored programs for junior faculty, fellows, and advanced postdocs with NIH or other funding and at least 50% protected research time.
How can you benefit?
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Meet other K scholars to network, share lessons learned, and form peer writing and discussion groups
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Get relevant information about educational and career development opportunities and resources
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Share your ideas for the learning environment and influence what is offered
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Get help accessing resources and activities at Duke
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Become a better mentor to your peers and trainees
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Improve your Career Development Award (CDA) program through sharing of experience and resources with other CDA programs
Friederike Jayes, PhD
Program Co-Director, Community of Scholars
friederike.jayes@duke.edu
Clarissa Diamantidis, MD
Program Co-Director, Community of Scholars
clarissa.diamantidis@duke.edu
Amanda McMillan
CTSI, Sr. Staff Director, Workforce Development
amanda.mcmillan@duke.edu
Stephanie Molner
CTSI, Administrative Manager, Workforce Development
stephanie.molner@duke.edu
Taryn Cavanaugh Faulk
CTSI, Senior Program Coordinator, Workforce Development
taryn.cavanaugh@duke.edu
Stella Quenstedt
CTSI, Project Manager & Research Analyst ESP
stella.quenstedt@duke.edu
Julie McKeel
CTSI, Director of Strategic Communications
julie.mckeel@duke.edu