# Event Details - **Event Name**: Call Me Doctor Open House: Getting Organized for the Dissertation Process - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 08 Apr, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Wed, 08 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: A complimentary workshop to help doctoral students get organized, reduce anxiety, and start the dissertation semester with clarity.About this EventCall Me Doctor: Getting Prepared for the Dissertation SemesterA complimentary workshop for doctoral studentsThe dissertation phase doesn’t fail students — the lack of structure does.Once coursework ends, many doctoral students are left to “figure it out” on their own: fewer deadlines, limited access to faculty, unclear expectations, and a process that is rarely explained explicitly. Even strong, capable students can lose months — sometimes years — simply because they don’t understand how to organize themselves within the system.This complimentary Call Me Doctor workshop is designed to help you start the semester clear, organized, and oriented, so you don’t spend another term reacting instead of moving forward.What This Complimentary Workshop Will CoverThe focus of this session is practical and grounding:How to Get Organized and Oriented for the Dissertation SemesterYou’ll learn:Why the dissertation phase feels harder than coursework — even for high-achieving studentsHow the absence of deadlines creates anxiety, avoidance, and stalled progressHow to organize dissertation materials (literature, notes, drafts, feedback) so the process feels manageableHow to think strategically about time, milestones, and momentum during the semesterCommon mistakes that lead students to lose semesters without realizing itThis is not a writing workshop and not a lecture. The goal is to help you understand the process so you can approach the semester with intention instead of confusion.Participants will also receive a free resource after the session to support organization and planning.An Introduction to Call Me Doctor Dissertation Support OptionsToward the end of the workshop, I’ll briefly introduce the three ways doctoral students can receive ongoing support through Call Me Doctor, so you can decide what — if anything — makes sense for you.Dissertation Lab (Group Coaching Series)Small, facilitated dissertation labsDesigned to provide clarity, accountability, and guidanceOffered in weekday and Saturday formatsDissertation Early StartFor students at the beginning of the dissertation phaseFocused on topic clarity, choosing a chair, and understanding expectationsIndividual Dissertation CoachingOne-on-one sessions for students who want personalized guidanceEspecially helpful for complex situations, anxiety, or tight timelinesThere is no pressure to enroll — the goal is simply to help you understand your options.Who This Workshop Is ForThis workshop is especially helpful if you:Are entering or already in the dissertation phaseFeel unclear about what you should be doing this semesterAre first-generation, first-in-family, or navigating academia without insider guidanceTend to feel anxious, overwhelmed, or behind once the semester startsWant to be proactive rather than scrambling laterAbout the FacilitatorThis workshop is led by Dr. Gregory Canillas, who has served as dissertation chair or committee member on more than 30 dissertations, teaches in doctoral and master’s programs, and has published in high-impact academic journals, including American Psychologist. His work focuses on demystifying academic systems and helping students move through them with clarity and confidence.Why AttendMost doctoral programs allow up to seven years to complete the dissertation — and many students don’t realize how quickly that time can pass without structure or guidance.This complimentary workshop is an opportunity to:Reduce confusionGet focusedStart the semester with intentionAvoid losing another term to uncertaintyAttendees will also receive a special registration incentive for upcoming Dissertation Labs and coaching options.Start the semester prepared — not panicked.Register to save your spot. 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