A Passion for Science

On Wednesday, April 13, Synapse hosted award-winning science journalists Nicholas St. Fleur. He talked discussed how to ensure diversity in science writing, taking the lead at The New York Times for the Great American Eclipse, covering archaeology, paleontology, and space, and writing for children...

April 17, 2022

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Land a Mentor

January 14, 2020

As a career counselor for health professional students at the Office of Career and Professional Development (OCPD), my goal is...

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Career Do's and Don'ts

December 13, 2019

Victoria Turner

Do you ever feel guilty considering a job in industry? For students studying for their PhD or MD, this can...

Stand Out During an Interview

November 14, 2019

This month’s tip is on how to stand out during an interview. Asking questions is one of the most important...

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Command Your Audience

November 14, 2019

Victoria Turner

You do not have to show up to every fight you are invited to. This might sound obvious until you...

This Date in UCSF History: Treating Police

April 30, 2019

Originally published in Synapse - The UCSF student newspaper April 29, 1982. A law enforcement officer comes into a mental...

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This Date in UCSF History: Experiences of a Black woman professor

February 9, 2019

Originally published in Synapse The UCSF Student Newspaper on Feb. 12, 1981. Dr. Rosa Armstrong is not what might be...

UC Virtual Career Series Can Help You

February 9, 2019

The UC Virtual Career Series is a new collaboration between the University of California Office of the President (UCOP) and...

A Labor of Love

November 28, 2018

Lessons from a recent set of interactions around being a founder: Recently someone was telling me this is amazing and...

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The Art of Beating Burnout

May 27, 2018

A UCSF student’s recovery from the depths of burnout resulted in beautiful artistic expression that was featured in Washington, D.C...