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FYN is committed to helping its visitors (undergraduate, graduate and professional students, postdocs, and biotech/pharma professionals) answer the question—what is my perfect career?

FYN’s goal is to provide its visitors with opportunities for personal growth, mentorship, and career development. In this section, you will find articles, interviews, links and column commentary that will provide practical ways to discover your unique career path.

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Finding Your North is a collection of key insights for students pursuing science and medicine that have been historically unspoken. The authors of this book know your struggle well. They are the mentors you always hoped for but never found. They'll help you find your way to true North-which may be a traditional career in medicine or science or an exciting alternative career that requires a strong scientific foundation.

Our Virtual Mentoring Machine (VMM) will provide you with access, to advice from accomplished mentors who want you to succeed. Hear the personal stories of prominent scientists, physicians, and business professionals. Don’t see a person you’d like to hear from, send us an email request. Our various communities are designed to help you, no matter where you are in the academic or professional pipeline. In addition, our selected articles and column will provide thought provoking commentary on science, medicine, and society.