Admitted Students Events
Welcome to the Master of Translational Medicine Program!
Now the really fun part begins – getting to know your future cohort and connecting with the amazing MTM community.
We’re hosting a series of virtual welcome events and one in-person event for you to learn more about the program and get an inside look at the student experience. Check out the details and register below. Some of the events will be recorded, so check back here if you miss something.
Office Hours with MTM Students | March through mid April | Schedule here
Schedule a one-on-one Zoom session with our current MTM students to learn more about their experiences in the program. These student ambassadors have included their LinkedIn profiles on the calendar events so you can learn a bit more about them before scheduling a meeting. Click on the link above to make an appointment with a MTM Ambassador. We strongly encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to speak with our wonderful current students!
Attend a MTM Class | Monday March 31st from 3-5pm Pacific Time | Join here
Want a peek into the Quality by Design Control course that you will be enrolled in as part of the MTM program? Join our current students “in lecture” via zoom as they participate in BioE 290. The topic of the day will be Medical Product Risk Management with Verna Rodriguez, Executive Director.
Welcome to MTM! | Tuesday, April 1st from 3:30-4:30pm Pacific Time | Register here
Come join the Executive Director of the MTM program, Verna Rodriguez, as she welcomes admitted students to the MTM Class of 2026. She’ll provide some logistics about the program, the project selection process, and a bit about life in the Bay Area. Some current MTM students will also be on the call, so bring your questions! We will record this event and share it with anyone who registers.
Attend a MTM Class | Wednesday April 2nd from 10am-12pm Pacific Time | Join here
Want a peek into the capstone project course that you will be enrolled in as part of the MTM program? Join our current students “in lecture” via zoom as they participate in BioE 296. The topic of the day will be reimbursement strategies in translational medicine with Tiffany Yu, Associate Director at Guidehouse (formerly Navigant).
Capstone Chat | Thursday, April 3rd from 11:00am-12:00pm Pacific Time | Register here
Want to get an inside look at what it’s like to work on an MTM capstone project? Join our Executive Director, Verna Rodriguez, give an overview of the capstone project experience and hear from current students give an informal overview of their project and their contributions and engagements as MTM students. A good portion of the time will be dedicated to giving you an opportunity to ask questions.
Funding your MTM degree | Friday, April 4th from 1:00pm – 2:00pm Pacific Time | Register here
We know the decisions around how you finance your Master of Translational Medicine (MTM) degree are really important ones. Pursuing higher education is an investment in your future, and there are a lot of factors and expenses to consider. Attend this webinar if you want to learn more about the different funding options that are available to MTM students.
UC Berkeley Campus Tour | Saturday, April 5th 3:30pm – 5:00pm | Register here
We will be hosting a UC Berkeley Campus Tour before the Alumni Happy Hour. We will meet outside Gather Kitchen in Berkeley (where the Happy Hour is) and take a nice walk through campus and see the lab spaces along with some of the awesome buildings on campus.
MTM Happy Hour with Current Students and Alumni | Saturday, April 5th from 5-8pm | Register here
If you are in the Bay Area, please join our current students and alumni at our annual mixer! Come get to know your future cohort at this casual happy hour mixer. It’ll be a great opportunity to network with the broader MTM community. This event is free to attend.