Temerty Faculty of Medicine Graduate Peer Support Network (GPSN) and Dr. Jennifer Rabin from Sunnybrook Research Institute would love to invite you joining our second workshop of Woman in Science series: Managing Interpersonal Challenges in the Supervisory Relationship. The invited speaker is Aziza Kajan, the Director from UofT Centre for Graduate Mentorship & Supervision.
Description: Good supervision is a shared responsibility between a graduate student and the supervisor, requiring strong interpersonal communication skills. This workshop helps participants identify and manage interpersonal challenges in supervisory relationships, offering practical strategies and a step-by-step guide for difficult conversations. Participants will engage with case studies and apply their learning in guided group discussions to establish mutual expectations, uphold high academic standards, and address concerns with clarity, empathy, and understanding.
Please feel free to contact us at gpsn.utoronto@gmail.com with any questions you have about this workshop or our programs.
About us
The Graduate Peer Support Network (GPSN) is a new, RHSE funded initiative founded by graduate students across the Faculty of Medicine. The purpose of the GPSN is to provide Faculty of Medicine graduate students with timely mental health and wellness support, and resources via educational seminars and peer mentorship. There are three components to our mission: peer mentorship, graduate student life seminar series, and research and advocacy.
email: gpsn.utoronto@gmail.com
website: https://uoftgpsn.ca/