Minding the “Academic” in Medicine

In Chap. 6 , we underscore the importance of generating scholarship, the ‘currency of trade’ in academia. Establishing a sustainable writing habit is critical and we talk about one tool that will help you—writing accountability groups (WAGs). We also discuss time management principles, setting boundaries, and learning how to say ‘no.’ In this chapter, we also point you to important federal funding sites if you’ll be seeking grant funding. Finally, we talk about your ongoing professional development and how you can learn important leadership and communication skills.