Marching on Towards Accelerating My Research Career Progress
March is Women’s Month: including Women’s History Month, as observed in the US and internationally, and International Women’s Day on the 8th of March. It’s a time to celebrate the achievements of women and to continue advocating for more progress towards gender equality and inclusion. This year themes are befitting – “Invest in Women,” “Accelerate […]
Rwanda to Boston: A Voyage of Learning and Growth
Reflecting on my journey with the ACHIEVE Program, I am amazed by how much I have experienced and grown in such a short time. Beginning in July 2023, I embarked on transformative training in implementation and data science that broadened my horizons and expanded my skills in ways I had never imagined. A highlight of […]
Embracing Multitasking: Lessons Learned Through the ACHIEVE Training Program
The year 2023 will be remembered for its life changing experiences through the ACHIEVE training program. I vividly remember a panelist asking me how I plan to handle the graduate programs alongside teaching and administrative roles at my university. Admission into ACHIEVE program meant embracing the opportunities that came with it and making several personal […]
Unlocking the Secrets: A Journey of Discovery and Appreciation for the World of Research
My deep admiration for extraordinary researchers in the medical field has fueled my passion for research. Through determination and collaboration with my colleagues, I acquired foundational research skills that empowered me to run my undergraduate research projects which then birthed my first publications. With that background, I was honored with joining the ACHIEVE Training Program. […]
ACHIEVE is What I Needed to Restore My Hope in Research
I am convinced that the ACHIEVE program is a manifestation of what I asked for when my (former) life coach said to me at one of our sessions, “Say it out loud, plainly, and put it out to the Universe – What do you want in your career life?” This was about three years ago, […]