The Postdoctoral Association (PDA) at the Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) in Houston, Texas, was first established in 1997 as a platform for more than 600 postdoctoral researchers to voice concerns about their training experience. In recent years, the PDA has advocated successfully with the school administration for policies on vacation and sick leave, a year-long career development course, and an annualcareer symposium. This........