• Wednesday 09 March 2022 : Online careers workshop

Physiology Careers Showcase

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  • Date And Time

    Wed 09 Mar 2022
    14:00 - 16:15 GMT

  • Location

    Online

  • Member fee

    FREE

    Non-member fee

    FREE

Join us for an afternoon of career talks from physiology graduates working in different roles. 

Registration is now closed.

A degree in physiology or related subject can lead to a multitude of careers in different fields. There are many options to choose from, whether you decide to enter the job market straight after graduation or opt to study further. Hear first-hand accounts from the world of research, healthcare, and communications, and submit questions to the speakers.   

This event is designed for undergraduates and master’s students but all are welcome to join.  

Nikita Patel

PhD student, The William Harvey Research Institute, UK

Dr Su Li

MSD

Frankie Wignall

Fishawack Health

Gemma Scanlon

Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Physiologist, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, UK

Programme of talks

 

Careers in research

14:00 – 14:45 GMT

Hear from two graduates who opted to pursue further study in physiology, providing an insight into PhD study and routes into industry. The talks will be followed by a Q&A.  

Nikita Patel, PhD student, The William Harvey Research Institute, UK 

Dr Su Li, MSD 

 

Careers in healthcare

15:00 – 15:30 GMT

A degree in physiology enables you to work in a range of healthcare roles. Hear from a physiology graduate who trained to become a respiratory physiologist including what the day-to-day role involves and training requirements. The talk will be followed by a Q&A. 

Gemma Scanlon, Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Physiologist, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, UK

 

 

Careers in writing and communications

15:45 – 16:15 GMT

 A degree in physiology equips you with transferable skills for various roles. Hear from a medical writer who after completing their PhD pursued a career in medical communications. Hear about the skills required for the role including what work experience opportunities can help develop your interest in this area. The talk will be followed by a Q&A. 

Frankie Wignall, Fishawack Health     

 

Non-member registration   

In order to register as a non-member you need to create a guest account.    

By joining as a member, you will benefit from reduced registration and other key member benefits including:   

  • Eligibility for The Society’s grant schemes   
  • Free or discounted registration for Society events  
  • Free online access to The Society’s three world-class journals  

To find out more about membership with The Society, please click hereor email membership@physoc.org  

Registration closes at 23:59 on Tuesday 8 March. 

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