Career development
Career development can take many shapes and forms. For those dedicated to an academic job that evolves into an independent research career, a variety of workshops, courses, and other resources exist to enhance individuals’ abilities to identify career goals that align with their interests and values. These resources are designed to help budding investigators identify learning and career goals; articulate skills required to achieve their goals; navigate different tracks and pathways in academic medicine; maximize mentor-mentee relationships; enhance writing and presentation skills; and strategically secure funding to complete research. Although general resources are noted here, career development resources at individual academic institutions or through other local/regional settings may also be available.