title: PhD trainees should be empowered to leverage dueling priorities.
abstract: For young scientists, awareness of how academic institutions function is key for making the most of their trainee years.
authors.affiliation: Ronin Institute, Montclair, New Jersey.
authors.forename: Viviane
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Callier
authors.forename: Nathan L
authors.initials: NL
authors.lastname: Vanderford
mesh_terms: D002321:Career Choice; D004500:Education, Graduate; D006801:Humans; D014495:Universities / Q000458:organization & administration*
keywords: general education for science majors; integration of courses; postgraduate education; skill development including cognitive skills