SHORT Talks: The Official Project SHORT Podcast

Interested in applying to grad school, but not sure where to begin? In this episode of SHORT Talks, we discuss the difference between SOP and personal statements, the structure of the statements, and what to include in them to stand out as an applicant. We also share advice for getting started on writing, asking for feedback, and putting together an application that feels true to you.

Interested in applying to grad school, but not sure where to begin? In this episode of SHORT Talks, we discuss how to get started, and what to prioritize if you're beginning your application process in September. By the end of this episode, you'll have a checklist of what to accomplish to stay on track and submit your application on time.

SHORT Talks is back for season 3! Tune in every month for a new episode.

Fall is the season of interviews, and applying to medical schools can be the first time we undergo MMIs or Multiple Mini Interviews. Dr. Patrick Flanagan, a resident at Mount Sinai Anesthesiology in New York City, discusses his prior experience and the latest news on MMIs available. He will also go over necessary strategies and tips so you’ll feel prepared for your first MMI or any interview.

Navigating PhD applications as an international student can be challenging. In this episode, Dr. Sriram Kumar, a postdoctoral researcher at UKM, Munster, Germany, reflects back on his research journey to tell us how he approached applying for PhD positions abroad. He also explains ways to build a strong network of mentors to support ourselves through the ups and downs of our academic journey.

Navigating PhD applications as an international student can be uniquely challenging. In this episode, Klao Runcharoon, a third-year PhD candidate and an international student from Thailand, discusses funding opportunities for international students and changing labs in the first year of PhD.

PhD applications can be stressful, but there are ways to handle it! In this episode, rising 3rd year PhD student, Charu Sivakumar, talks about how to stay organized during the grad school application cycle.

On this episode, we discuss aspects of applying to clinical psychology PhD programs with two special guests,  Elayne Zhou (2nd year Clinical Psychology PhD student at University of Southern California) and Jessilyn Froelich (3rd year Clinical Psychology PhD student at University of Missouri- St. Louis). This session is moderated by Project SHORT mentor, Sophia Holmqvist (3rd year Clinical Psychology PhD student at Temple University). Check out their websites for more application resources:   www.thedailypsych.com and https://linktr.ee/elaynez. 

People talk about the hidden curriculum of academia. But what about the hidden curriculum of industry jobs and how to get them? In this episode, Project SHORT mentor Ellen Kneeskern talks with Dr. Emma Lazaroff about her career in education research, how to search for jobs, LinkedIn, and why having a PhD is beneficial beyond a university setting.