Small group discussions
An opportunity to explore relevant topics with other trainees and fellows in a supportive environment.
Find a small group that fits your needs
OITE sponsors small groups to support you as you navigate challenging situations using new skills and approaches. It can be helpful to talk with others in a supportive environment to share experiences and coping strategies. There are drop-in, on-going, skill-based, and short-term established groups with rotating topics. Groups are facilitated by experts in mental health and well-being and are offered online to allow trainees and fellows on all campuses to participate.
Monthly drop-in groups
These groups are intended for NIH Intramural trainees and are advertised weekly in OITE emails and listed in Upcoming Events.
| Topic | When it happens | How to join/register |
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Difficult Conversations and Feedback |
First Wednesday of the month, 4-5 pm ET. |
Register on OITE Upcoming Events. |
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New to NIH |
First and third Thursday of the month, 11-12 noon ET. |
Register on OITE Upcoming Events. |
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Visiting Fellows |
Fourth Monday of the month, 1-2 pm ET. |
Register on OITE Upcoming Events. |
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Thrive in Transition - Job Search Q&A |
Third or fourth Wednesday of the month, 2-3pm ET. |
Register on OITE Upcoming Events. |
Ongoing support groups
Registration is not required for these groups - come as often as you like. See the full list of skills group descriptions here.
| Topic | When it happens | How to join/register |
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Research group transitions |
Every Wednesday from 10-11 am. |
Reach out to us at [email protected] for more information. |
Well-being skills groups
These groups are held once a week for an hour, for four consecutive weeks.
The password for all registrations will be emailed to all NIH Intramural fellows every month in an email announcing the next skills groups.
Didn't receive the email with the registration password? Reach out to us at [email protected].
| Topic | When it happens | How to join/register |
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Overcoming Performance and Interview Anxiety |
Mondays from 12 - 1 pm; September 21 & 28 |
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Repairing Communication Breakdowns |
Tuesdays from 12 - 1 pm; September 22 & 29 |