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ISBN
9781603279079

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Springer
ISBN-10
1603279075
ISBN-13
9781603279079
eBay Product ID (ePID)
73911886

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
Xxiv, 272 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Physician Scientist's Career Guide
Subject
Counseling / Career Development, Surgery / General, General, Internal Medicine
Publication Year
2010
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Education, Medical
Author
Mark J. Eisenberg
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Weight
32.8 Oz
Item Length
9.3 in
Item Width
6.1 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2010-934108
Reviews
From the reviews:This book defines a path that the author suggests is likely to lead to a successful and fulfilling career as a physician-scientist. … The audience includes medical students, residents, fellows, and junior faculty members. … The book is well written and easy to read and it has useful information for academicians who are not interested in research careers. … Overall, this book should be part of an institution's library … . (Marion C. Cohen, Doody's Review Service, February, 2011)The guide is directed toward the young physician just starting out in a research career, it offers sound and sensible advice for those at any stage in their careers. The book is divided into 4 sections, along with relevant appendices and a useful index. … readers excited by the possibility of combining the activities of being both a physician and a dedicated clinical scientist, at any career stage, will find The Physician Scientist's Career Guide the book for them. (A. Mark Clarfield, Journal of the American Medical Association, Vol. 306 (9), September, 2011), From the reviews: "This book defines a path that the author suggests is likely to lead to a successful and fulfilling career as a physician-scientist. ... The audience includes medical students, residents, fellows, and junior faculty members. ... The book is well written and easy to read and it has useful information for academicians who are not interested in research careers. ... Overall, this book should be part of an institution's library ... ." (Marion C. Cohen, Doody's Review Service, February, 2011) "The guide is directed toward the young physician just starting out in a research career, it offers sound and sensible advice for those at any stage in their careers. The book is divided into 4 sections, along with relevant appendices and a useful index. ... readers excited by the possibility of combining the activities of being both a physician and a dedicated clinical scientist, at any career stage, will find The Physician Scientist's Career Guide the book for them." (A. Mark Clarfield, Journal of the American Medical Association, Vol. 306 (9), September, 2011)
Dewey Edition
22
TitleLeading
The
Number of Volumes
1 vol.
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
610.72
Table Of Content
I. BACKGROUND Chapter 1 Is a Physician-Scientist career right for you? a. What is a Physician-Scientist? b. Are you suited for the career of a Physician-Scientist? c. Statistics regarding the current status of the profession Chapter 2 How to become a Physician-Scientist a. Basic career trajectory b. Career paths Chapter 3 Getting started a. Choosing a research training program b. Tips for applying to training programs c. Choosing a research group/laboratory and mentor d. Choosing a thesis topic e. Writing (papers, meta-analyses, review articles) f. What to avoid II. LAUNCHING A PHYSICIAN-SCIENTIST CAREER Chapter 4 Getting your first job a. Where to look for jobs b. Types of positions c. The academic CV d. Interviewing e. Negotiation Chapter 5 You've got the job, now what? a. Identifying a research topic b. Establishing a research team and collaborations c. Setting up an office and research laboratory III. BUILDING A SUCCESSFUL CAREER AS A PHYSICIAN-SCIENTIST Chapter 6 Biomedical writing a. Tips for successful medical writing b. Resources Chapter 7 Abstracts a. Writing abstracts b. Submitting abstracts Chapter 8 Articles and Publications a. How to pick a topic b. Manuscript writing c. How to choose a journal d. Dealing with journals Chapter 9 Getting funded a. Identifying a fundable topic b. Choosing the right funding agency c. Putting together a supportable budget d. Putting together the right team e. Selecting the right committee f. Renewals g. An insider's tips Chapter 10 The how-to's of successful grant writing a. Types of grants b. Components of a grant c. Strategies Chapter 11 Salary support a. Types of salary support b. Funding sources c. Applying for salary support d. An insider's tips Chapter 12 Pharmaceutical industry a. Pharmaceutical companies and industry relations b. Funding c. Devices IV. KEEPING THE PHYSICIAN-SCIENTIST CAREER ON TRACK Chapter 13 Promotions a. Tenure track b. Assistant Professor c. Associate Professor d. Full Professor e. Emeritus Professor Chapter 14 Managing your research team a. Hiring staff b. Managing your staff Chapter 15 Managing your research funds Chapter 16 Managing your time a. Peer reviews b. Editorial boards c. Grant reviews d. Committees e. Professional organizations f. Scientific and professional meetings Chapter 17 Teaching a. Academic courses b. Continuing Medical Education c. Supervising (research) d. Clinical teaching e. Other research-related teaching Chapter 18 Mentorship a. Finding mentors b. Being a mentor Chapter 19 Lectures and presentations a. Academic seminars b. Scientific and professional presentations c. Industry events Chapter 20 Women in academic medicine a. Current status and statistics b. Challenges c. Solutions V. PARTING WORDS OF ADVICE Chapter 21 Useful resources a. Professional organizations and societies b. Funding agencies c. Books d. Websites Chapter 22 Conclusion a. Recap b. Value of the Physician-Scientist References
Synopsis
The Physician Scientist's Career Guide provides a complete guide to having a successful career as a Physician Scientist. Filled with first-hand experiences and practical advice, it guides readers through each step of this career path, from choosing a degree and training program, to navigating the tenure track, and through the intricacies of applying for and obtaining funding. The volume is unique in that it provides an overview of this entire career path, allowing readers to envision and prepare for their futures.The Physician Scientist's Career Guide fulfills a unique and crucial need and will be an invaluable guide for medical students, fellows and newly appointed faculty members interested in a career in research., The Physician Scientist's Career Guide provides a complete guide to having a successful career as a Physician Scientist. Filled with first-hand experiences and practical advice, it guides readers through each step of this career path, from choosing a degree and training program, to navigating the tenure track, and through the intricacies of applying for and obtaining funding. The volume is unique in that it provides an overview of this entire career path, allowing readers to envision and prepare for their futures. The Physician Scientist's Career Guide fulfills a unique and crucial need and will be an invaluable guide for medical students, fellows and newly appointed faculty members interested in a career in research.
LC Classification Number
R1

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