McMaster Biomedical Discovery & Commercialization Society - BDCS

Kicking off our first monthly newsletter! 🗞 Make sure to keep an eye out for the many exciting events we have planned this month. Happy October everyone! 🎃

ASSOCIATE APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN!! If you're a third year looking to get involved with the BDC community, consider applying! As an associate, you will be working closely under our VP positions.

Note that you have to be logged into your McMaster email in order to submit through the form!

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MENTORSHIP PROGRAM APPS ARE OUT! Applications are for 1-on-1 mentors and mentees with the option to sign up for further information about mentorship groups at the end of the form. The forms can be found in the link in our bio!

Deadline to be guaranteed a pairing by the start of the academic year will be September 18. Later applications will be assigned on a rolling basis!

Stay tuned to find out more about our revamped mentorship program.

VP EXECUTIVE APPLICATIONS NOW OUT
Deadline: April 24th at 12PM (noon)

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to join the 2022-2023 BDCS executive team! It’s a great way to become involved in your program and connect with peers. Check out all the executive positions available and apply using the link in our bio!

Last day to vote!

Reminder to cast in your vote to determine the 2022/2023 BDCS president! All BDC students should have received their ballot by email. Voting ends Friday April 8th (today!) at 11:59PM.

Want to learn more About the BDC Program? Thinking of making the switch and want to learn more? get your burning questions answered! Join us virtually on April 7th at 6:00PM using the link in our bio.

BDESTRESS W/ PETS IS BACK!

Do you think you have the cutest pet in BDC? Have you been feeling really stressed lately and would like to take an hour break and make some furry friends? Come to the online BDestress with Pets event and chat about life, taking care of your mental health, and everyone’s pets! Having a pet is not required, come see other pets! You are also welcome to share photos and videos of them if you are not living at home! You don't want to miss out on this Pawesome event!

If you’re coming to the event check the link in our bio to let us know if you’re coming with your pet (or pictures of them) and send us some pictures so we can promo your adorable furriend!

Location: Online – Zoom
Date: Friday, March 25th
Time: 5PM

The BDCS is putting together a yearbook for the 2021-2022 year and we'd love to include you in the yearbook. Check out the two forms using the link in our bio or checking your emails! The deadline for these forms is March 28th at 11:59PM.