Schedule an Appointment with OCPD

Welcome to OCPD's online appointment scheduling page.

  • We offer 30-minute appointments (for current and recently graduated UCSF graduate students and postdocs) that are client-centered and career-agnostic. You bring your own goals, questions, or concerns, in any area of career and professional development, and we are here to support you sharing our advice, expertise, and resources.
  • Are OCPD appointments private or confidential? Please review our privacy policy for more information.
  • Please only book one OCPD appointment, with one counselor, at a time. Regrettably, multiple appointments will automatically be canceled.
  • Questions? Please contact us at [email protected].
Please click the 'schedule an appointment' button to view availability

 

Ray Care (she/they)

Ray joined OCPD first as an intern and then became full-time in 2019. She got her PhD from UCSF after switching labs in her second year. She loves bird-watching, cycling, and fruit.

Topics Ray covers:

-Navigating your time at UCSF
-Setting career/professional goals
-Career exploration and getting experience
-Finding and applying for jobs
-Leadership and management

Schedule an appointment with Ray

David Blancha (he/him)

David joined OCPD in 2022 after several years in career offices at UCLA and UC Davis. He earned a PhD from Columbia University.

Topics David covers:

-Navigating your time at UCSF
-Setting career/professional goals
-Career exploration and getting experience
-Finding and applying for jobs
-Leadership and management

Schedule an appointment with David

 

Upcoming Events

Tue
04

OCPD Office Hours (for Graduate Students and Postdocs)

Date: February 4, 2025
Time: 12 - 1 p.m.
Wed
19

OCPD Office Hours (for Graduate Students and Postdocs)

Date: February 19, 2025
Time: 10 - 11 a.m.
Wed
26

Choosing a Thesis Lab

Date: February 26, 2025
Time: 5 - 6:30 p.m. PT
Tue
04

Choosing a Thesis Lab: Office Hours 

Date: March 4, 2025
Time: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.