Table 1 Navigating Academic Careers: Curriculum overview and major themes

1

Academic Positions: The breadth of position titles in academic biomedical research, job descriptions and promotion requirements within each title

2

Networking: Garnering peer- and tiered-support, gaining visibility

3

The Interview Process: Application components, process checks

4

Scientific Leadership and Laboratory Management: Fundamental components and processes for working in- or running a research laboratory

5

Leadership in Practice: Taking Charge of Your Career: People- and project-leadership

6

Effective Time Management and Work-Life Balance

7

Mentorship and Sponsorship: Building a career-long support team

8

Developing your Niche: Defining and carving a pathway to independence

9

Career Conversations: One-on-one with Distinguished Academicians (early career-, mid career- and established professionals)