This series of workshops provides you with training in professional development and ethics. The workshops are geared toward the needs of graduate and professional students, postdoctoral fellows, residents, junior faculty, and mentors. However, anyone who is interested is welcome to attend. Each workshop is designed as an independent unit, thus you may choose to attend only the workshops of interest to you.

Review the Fall 2007 Schedule

Review the Spring 2008 Schedule

Register for a Workshop

Location and Time:

All workshops are held in Lecture Room 2 in Scaife Hall. Most workshops run from 9:30 am - 2:30 pm. On-site registration begins at 9:00 am.

Cost per Workshop:

$5 if paid in advance or $10 at the door. Handouts, coffee breaks, and lunch are included.

Workshop Registration:

Send your completed registration form along with your check for the workshop fees (payable to the University of Pittsburgh) to The Survival Skills and Ethics Program, University of Pittsburgh, Hieber Building, Suite 202, 3500 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. We regret that we cannot provide refunds for cancellations less than three days prior to the workshop, nor can we accept payment over the internet at this time.

Credit Course Available:

Graduate students may register through the University of Pittsburgh to receive course credit. One credit (S/N) is provided for attending and participating in three of the Saturday Workshops within a given term. To obtain course credit, register for I&L 2700 (CRN #14582 in Fall 2007).

The University will charge you for each credit, just as with any other course for which you would register.  Note: if you register through the University for course credit, you still need to sign-up through the Survival Skills and Ethics Program for each workshop you plan to attend.