What is an Individual Development Plan? Graduate school is an intensive process focused on developing a comprehensive skill set in research, writing, teaching, and other domains. As you develop during ...

The School of Medicine (SOM) recognizes the benefits that graduate students and postdoctoral scholars experience by using Individual Development Plans (IDPs) to highlight research goals, presentations ...

A postdoctoral appointment is a training period to prepare you for your future career. Your relationship with your advisor is a key aspect of a successful training period. The Individual Development ...

The Individual Development Plan is a communication tool between the mentor and the postdoc. The IDP helps the postdoc and mentor set clear expectations and identify milestones to help the trainee ...

Why Complete an Individual Development Plan (IDP)? Taking time to reflect and plan your career path can make your postdoctoral experience more purposeful, productive, and aligned with your long-term ...