2024 Temerty Medicine Graduate Program Fair Details

About the Temerty Faculty of Medicine Graduate Program Fair

Meet current students, alumni, faculty and staff from the 20+ graduate degree programs offered through Temerty Medicine at the University of Toronto.

The afternoon begins with tips and tricks to write an effective graduate school application followed by an alumni networking panel where you can meet recent alumni from our graduate programs, hear about their experiences and career journeys and ask questions.

Finally, our program fair gives you an opportunity to learn more about our graduate programs, mingle with faculty, meet current students and ask questions. 

Plus, enjoy food, a photobooth and a chance to win some great prizes! 

Date and Location

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
2pm - 7 pm
Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus, University of Toronto
108 College Street, Toronto

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Agenda

1:30 pm
Registration Desk Opens

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Workshop: Preparing your Graduate School Applications - CV's and Personal Statements

Facilitated by Hannah Stevenson, Career Educator, Student Life: Career Exploration & Education, University of Toronto

In this workshop, we will explore strategies to optimize your application documents for graduate school. To do this, we will:

  • Explore the differences between resumes and CV’s and determine which will be the best fit for your graduate school applications
  • Identify the key components of a resume and CV to ensure you are sharing the most important parts of your experiences with the admissions committee
  • Determine the key components of effective and persuasive personal statements

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Alumni Networking Panel for Prospective Students

Facilitated by the Office of the Vice Dean, Research and Health Science Education, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto

In this small group networking session, meet recent alumni from our graduate programs who are working in both the private and public sectors, across a variety of areas. Hear about their career journeys, ask questions, and see how a graduate degree from Temerty Medicine can accelerate your career. 

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Program Information Fair

Learn more about the graduate degrees offered through Temerty Medicine. We will have program staff, current students, alumni, and faculty on hand to answer your questions, tell you about the programs, and talk to you about their experiences. 

To ensure a smooth flow of foot traffic and provide the best possible experience for you, participants will be asked to select a preferred time slot for visiting the program information booths.

We will send participants final reminder about the event along with their confirmed program information booth time slot next week.

Participating departments include:

-     Biochemistry
-     Immunology
-     Institute of Medical Science
-     Laboratory Medicine & Pathobiology
-     Medical Biophysics
-     Molecular Genetics
-     Nutritional Sciences

-     Occupational Science & Occupational        Therapy
-     Pharmacology & Toxicology
-     Physiology
-     Physical Therapy
-     Rehabilitation Sciences
-     Speech-Language Pathology

Preparing for the Event

There's no need to prepare anything in advance of the event. If you are interested in learning a little more before you come, we encourage you to start with the resources below. 

Professional & Course-Based Masters Programs: Fast Track Your Way to a Job that Makes a Difference!

MSc & PhD Programs: Develop Mad Skills, Become an Expert, and Change the World Around You!

Rehabilitation Sciences: Open the Door to Your Next Adventure!

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to register?

Yes. Each person attending will need to register using the Eventbrite form. 

I want to come but I haven't registered! Can I still participate?

We strongly recommend registering in advance. If space remains on the day of the event, drop-in participants may register upon arrival, on a first-come, first-serve basis. At this point in time, the event is completely at capacity and we do not anticipate any spaces to be available for drop-in participants.

Do I have to stay for the whole thing? What if I only want to come for part of it?

Participants are welcome to attend any combination of the events. Register for the parts that work for you. 

The workshop and alumni panel are full. How do I sign up for these? 

At this point in time, we are unable to accept further registrations for the workshop or alumni panel. However, if spaces remain available on the day of the event (e.g., someone who registered doesn't attend), we will accept drop-in registrations on location, on a first-come, first-served basis. At this point in time, the event is completely at capacity and we do not anticipate any spaces to be available for drop-in participants.

I didn't get a seat in the workshop or alumni panel. Do you have a waitlist?

We do not maintain a waitlist however, if spaces remain available on the day of the event (e.g., someone who registered doesn't attend), we will accept drop-in registrations  on location, on a first-come, first-served basis. At this point in time, the event is completely at capacity and we do not anticipate any spaces to be available for drop-in participants.

Can I attend if I'm not a student at the University of Toronto?

Yes! This event is open to anyone interested in learning more about graduate programs offered at Temerty Medicine.

2024 Temerty Medicine Graduate Program Fair

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 from 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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