Office of Education and Training
Upcoming Events
Featured Career Development Opportunities
Open to graduate students and postdocs, this workshop meets 1 - 2 times a month for approximately 1 - 3 hours, between September and March, via Zoom. Learn more and apply.
Four grants will be awarded (up to $1500 each) for postdocs who do not otherwise have the means to attend a desired research meeting. For more information on eligibility and selection criteria plus a link to the application, click here.
The CREST Program provides mentoring and resources for HDFCCC staff who are interested in becoming nurse practitioners, physician assistants or physicians. More Info
About the Office of Education and Training
The strong commitment of the HDFCCC to education and mentoring is reflected in Center-specific efforts, as well as in the integration and coordination between the HDFCCC and other UCSF wide career enhancement programs and initiatives. The Office of Education and Training (OET) was created to coordinate these efforts -- leveraging the rich learning environment, resources, and opportunities available within the greater UCSF campus community -- to complement HDFCCC activities and develop new education programs where needed. The OET is led by Associate Director for Education Dr. Emily Bergsland.
Emily Bergsland, MD - Associate Director of Education
Dr. Bergsland is a specialist in gastrointestinal oncology at the UCSF Helen Diller Comprehensive Cancer Center. Her expertise includes treating colorectal and other gastrointestinal cancers, and neuroendocrine tumors. She sees patients in the Gastrointestinal Surgery and Oncology Clinic. Bergsland earned a medical degree at the University of Minnesota and completed a residency and fellowship at UCSF. She joined the UCSF medical staff and faculty in 1996. In her research, she focuses on developing and testing new cancer therapies. She is a professor of clinical medicine at UCSF.
Jennifer Seuferer, MS - Education & Training Manager
Jennifer Seuferer is the Education and Training Manager at the Cancer Center, helping to create the Office of Education and Training’s career development programs. She has 8 years of experience designing and delivering education programs. Jennifer has a BS in Kinesiology from the University of Colorado and a MS in Physical Therapy from the University of Massachusetts. She is also a Certified Meeting Professional and holds her Event Design Certificate.
Gia Monachino - Education & Training Assistant
Gia Monachino is the Education & Training Assistant, aiding in the administrative tasks of the Office. She has varied experiences in the education field, including outdoor education and museum education environments. Gia has a BA in Psychology and Environmental Sciences from Columbia University.