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ALT Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) is holding its annual virtual event in mid-September (9/12-9/14) to provide senior undergraduate and recent college graduates with advice about the different aspects of applying for biomedical PhD programs. Who should apply? This comprehensive virtual workshop is geared toward senior undergraduate students and postbac trainees who are preparing to apply for biomedical PhD programs in the current cycle and have started to organize their application materials. We strongly encourage individuals from historically underrepresented and underserved groups to apply, including: individuals with disabilities, from disadvantaged backgrounds, Black/African Americans, Hispanic/Latinx backgrounds, Native Americans, and natives of Hawaii or Pacific Islanders. The detailed agenda can be found on the application form at: tinyurl.com/DemystifyingGradSchool2023 Apply by THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 2023

ALT “Seeing Ellie leading with compassion and determination is admirable. She is centered, poise, and assertive and perfectly balances her science with her passion for mentoring others. She will be a phenomenal physician-scientist..“ - Professional Admirer Elizabeth "Ellie" Benitez MD/PhD Student Ganesh Lab