The CHPC Early Scholars program brings together PhD students, postdoctoral fellows, and other early-stage trainees across Cornell to build community, foster professional development, and provide exposure to health policy research and resources. Through structured workshops, panels, and networking opportunities, Early Scholars will gain valuable insights into the academic and policy job markets, develop professional skills, and connect with faculty and peers across the Ithaca and Weill campuses.

The program is designed to:

• Create a supportive community among early scholars.
• Offer practical preparation for the job market, conferences, and research dissemination.
• Provide exposure to faculty, research, and policy-relevant resources.
• Strengthen connections between trainees and CHPC.

Fall 2025 Sessions (2nd Wednesday of the month)

• 9/10: Introductions
• 10/8: Demystifying the Academic Job Market: Strategies for Success
• 11/12: Demystifying the Academic Job Market: Strategies for Success
• 12/10: TBD
  • NYC Location: Weill Cornell Medicine – Lex Room 575, Room 605
  • Ithaca Location: Martha Van Rensselaer Hall Room 2250

Get Involved

We welcome PhD students, postdocs, medical students, and other early-stage researchers with an interest in health policy.

• If you’d like to learn more or join the program, please reach out to the CHPC team at chpc@cornell.edu

Current Trainees