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BY JOHN YOO | October 06 2021

Medical students at Western now have an opportunity to experience interdisciplinary, experiential learning by doing an advanced degree or diploma while completing their MD.

BY ALEXANDER CLARK & BAILEY SOUSA | October 06 2021

It’s what you do each day and ultimately contribute that matters most, not how much you do, or how long it takes.

BY CHELSEA CHEN | October 04 2021

Some say doctorates are designed for the pure love of research and to advance scientific knowledge, but this model excludes students who wish to pursue non-academic careers.

BY KETAN MARBALLI | September 27 2021

A career education specialist shares how he rediscovered his strengths and was able to forge a new career path.

BY REBECCA MAYMON, LAURA NILSON & CLAIRE EDRINGTON | September 23 2021

Three grads share their paths leading to careers outside of the academy.

BY LETITIA HENVILLE | September 21 2021

Five keys for persuasive public writing.

BY CATHERINE MAYBREY | September 17 2021

No matter the position you are applying for, your resume needs to summarize your work experiences in a clear, well-organized way.

BY ALEXANDRE BEAUPRÉ-LAVALLÉE | September 14 2021

The 2021 school year is still fraught with risks, but with major risks come major opportunities.

BY CONSTANCE BOURGUIGNON & VIRGINIE SIMONEAU-GILBERT | September 09 2021

The aim of the interview committee is to deeply challenge you by asking a variety of questions and getting you out of your comfort zone.

BY LYNN WALDER | September 08 2021

This person acts as a cross-functional integrator who translates strategic vision into executables and infrastructure.

BY LETITIA HENVILLE | August 30 2021

Teaching statements are living documents –they change and grow alongside your instructional practice.

BY LOLEEN BERDAHL | August 27 2021

Use the first class of the term to show students how to use the syllabus and create a plan to direct them back to the syllabus over the semester.

BY ARLINDA RUCO & EMMANUELLE ARPIN | August 27 2021

Early career instructors should feel encouraged to extend and innovate in the virtual classroom.

BY BILLY STREAN | August 19 2021

Tips to encourage both professors and students to move around more.

BY LAURA FYFE | August 11 2021

Do our students have the skills to succeed in a post-pandemic world?

BY CONSTANCE BOURGUIGNON & VIRGINIE SIMONEAU-GILBERT | August 05 2021

The most helpful advice the authors received was ‘show, don’t tell.’

BY DAVID KENT | August 03 2021

If you want to build or change something, you need to find a band of people who share that vision.

BY LOLEEN BERDAHL | July 30 2021

In the final stages of syllabus design, don’t forget to include your course policies.

BY LOLEEN BERDAHL | July 29 2021

Creating a workable course schedule for you and your students.

BY LOLEEN BERDAHL | July 28 2021

How to design assignments that meet your learning outcomes needs while paying attention to student workloads as well as your own.

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