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Author:   Mark J. Eisenberg
Publisher:   Humana Press Inc.
Imprint:   Humana Press Inc.
Edition:   2011 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.930kg
ISBN:  

9781603279079

ISBN 10:   1603279075
Pages:   272
Publication Date:   26 October 2010
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

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    

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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)

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