Are you a:

Are you a current UCSF student, postbaccalaureate student or postdoctoral scholar at UCSF?

• Yes, you can schedule an appointment! The OCPD serves UCSF students, postbaccalaureate students and postdoctoral scholars, who can schedule up to six appointments per academic year (August 1st-July 31st). 
   

Are you a degreed alumnus?

• Degreed alumni can schedule up to four appointments until July 31st of the year following their graduation. In addition, they can register for OCPD workshops/programs. 

A person who previously was classified as a postdoc at UCSF?

• A person who previously completed a postdoc and left UCSF can schedule up to four appointments until July 31st of the year following their separation. In addition they can register for OCPD workshops/programs. 
• Note: If you joined UCSF classified as a postdoc and moved into another classification (e.g., 'research specialist', etc.), but are essentially in the same role, the OCPD classifies you as a current postdoc, and you can schedule up to six appointments per academic year.

Are you a Resident or Clinical Fellow?

• ​Unfortunately, the OCPD does not serve clinical fellows. We also do not serve residents unless they pay into student service fees. If you are a resident with questions regarding eligibility, please contact OCPD.  If you are a resident/clinical fellow ineligible for our services, please check with UCSF's Graduate Medical Education for professional development opportunities. 

Are you an intern or research assistant at UCSF?

• ​Unfortunately, the OCPD does not serve research assistants or people in internship roles who are not also current students, postdocs, or alums at UCSF.

Are you a volunteer, staff (not including postdocs), or faculty at UCSF?

• ​Unfortunately, we do not serve volunteers, non-postdoc staff or faculty. Faculty receive professional development through Faculty Life and the Center for Faculty Educators. Non-postdoc staff can find professional development through human resources, at UCSF Learning and Organization Development.

Are you a student, postdoc, staff or faculty member at a fellow UC (UC Berkeley, UCSD, etc.)?

• Unfortunately, OCPD does not have reciprocation agreements with any other career center, and OCPD staff do not see students, postdocs, staff, or faculty from any other institution.

Are you a visiting student or visiting scholar?

• Unfortunately, OCPD does not serve visiting students or visiting scholars.