Journal article
Guide to Academic Research Career Development
Laryngoscope investigative otolaryngology, Vol.1(1), pp.19-24
02/2016
DOI: 10.1002/lio2.5
PMCID: PMC5580859
PMID: 28894799
Abstract
Objectives/Hypothesis
Development of an academic career easily follows a clinical course for which there are multiple role models; however, development of an academic research career involves few role models, and rarely do instructional guides reach out to the new faculty. The purpose of this article is to present the cumulative experiences of previously and currently funded authors to serve as a guide to young as well as older faculty for developing their research careers.
Study Design
Cumulative experiences of research‐dedicated faculty.
Methods
This article is the result of lessons learned from developing a Triological Society National Physician‐Scientist Program and Network, as well as the cumulative experiences of the authors.
Results
Table I illustrates key elements in developing a serious research career. Table II records the career courses of five surgeon‐scientists, highlighting the continued theme focus with theme‐specific publications and progressive grants.
These cumulative experiences have face validity but have not been objectively tested. The value added is a composite of 50 years of experiences from authors committed to research career development for themselves and others.
Conclusion
Crucial elements in developing a research career are a desire for and commitment to high‐quality research, a focus on an overall theme of progressive hypothesis‐driven investigations, research guidance, a willingness to spend the time required, and an ability to learn from and withstand failure.
Level of Evidence
5.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Guide to Academic Research Career Development
- Creators
- J. Gail Neely - Washington University School of MedicineRichard J Smith - University of IowaEvan M Graboyes - Department of OtolaryngologyWashington University School of MedicineSt. Louis MissouriRandal C Paniello - Department of OtolaryngologyWashington University School of MedicineSt. Louis MissouriSamuel Paul Gubbels - University of Colorado School of Medicine
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Laryngoscope investigative otolaryngology, Vol.1(1), pp.19-24
- DOI
- 10.1002/lio2.5
- PMID
- 28894799
- PMCID
- PMC5580859
- ISSN
- 2378-8038
- eISSN
- 2378-8038
- Number of pages
- 6
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 02/2016
- Academic Unit
- Roy J. Carver Department of Biomedical Engineering; Molecular Physiology and Biophysics; Anatomy and Cell Biology; Stead Family Department of Pediatrics; Iowa Neuroscience Institute; Otolaryngology; Internal Medicine
- Record Identifier
- 9984256934002771
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