“It doesn't matter where you start, but where you end; Perspectives on education and career pathways from collaborative biostatisticians.”

“It doesn't matter where you start, but where you end;

Perspectives on education and career pathways from collaborative biostatisticians.”

2 May 2019, 4:30PM

Bocconi University, Room 3.e4.sr03

via Roentgen 1, 3rd floor

ABSTRACT: 

This presentation will illustrate the education and job tracks of two wildly different career statisticians. Dr. DeWees will detail his path from a small rural town in Iowa (USA) to faculty Biostatistician at the Mayo Clinic in Arizona (USA).
Similarly, Dr. Zaniletti will describe her journey from Pavia, ITA to faculty statistician at University of Missouri (USA) and collaborative statistician within the US healthcare. They will discuss their current work, types of projects, workload, and responsibilities typical of career statisticians in the United States. Furthermore, they will illustrate the general hiring process, providing specific insights on the traits employers, such as Mayo Clinic, look for in a potential candidate. We will conclude with an overview on differences in expectations between collaborative faculty members and consultants, detailing both perks and disadvantages, and discussing potential opportunities within the USA. 

SPEAKER:

Todd DeWees (Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, Arizona) and Isabella Zaniletti (University of Missouri, Columbia)