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<h1>This event is sponsored by the National Institutes of Health as part of Virginia Tech’s BEST Program ("Broadening Experiences in Scientific Training”). It will guide students through preparation of an Individual Development Plan (IDP), which is recommended for all students supported on NIH grants and fellowships. The IDP process involves both self-assessment and preparation of a written plan that includes academic, scientific, professional, and/or career goals. Through this process some trainees will identify areas where more information is needed in order to refine their goals and next steps, and the BEST Program would like to help fill those gaps by both providing access to information, and planning subsequent career talks and workshops. Trainees will be encouraged to get feedback on all or part of their IDP from their advisor, but this will not be mandatory.</h1>
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