J Gail Neely1, Richard J Smith2, Evan M Graboyes1, Randal C Paniello1, Samuel Paul Gubbels3. 1. Department of Otolaryngology Washington University School of Medicine St. Louis Missouri. 2. the Department of Otolaryngology University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine Iowa City Iowa. 3. and the Department of Otolaryngology University of Colorado School of Medicine Aurora Colorado U.S.A.
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.
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.
Keywords:
Academic Career; Career Development; Research
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