Dustielyn Savage
dsavage@icpdprograms.org
951-599-4956
What is SMDP?
The one year career mentoring program pairs ethnically diverse students (Post-baccalaureate, Master or Ph.D.) and early career researchers with industry mentors who work at companies in the medical technology, biotechnology and consumer healthcare industries.
With their mentors, Scholars attend a 5-day training session to learn about career opportunities in industry and receive career development coaching. They also attend a major industry conference.
What are the benefits to SMDP
Attend a 5-day career training experience that pairs SMDP Scholars with industry mentors from medical technology, biotechnology and consumer healthcare companies
Receive one year of personalized career mentoring and guidance from an industry mentor
The opportunity to meet and network with medical technology, biotechnology and consumer healthcare industry mentors and other SMDP Scholars
Conference accommodations, meals, complementary registration for the SMDP training session
Complimentary registration for a major industry conference
Up to $350 in travel cost reimbursements
A personalized profile on the Mentoring Portal
Ongoing networking and career opportunities