Research career pathways
Presenters
Hans E. Grossniklaus, MD, MBA; Colleen McDowell, PhD; Emily J. Patterson, PhD; Al Sommer, MD, MHS; Donny W. Suh, MD
Description
Audience: Researchers and clinicians at all career stages, with a special focus on Members-in-training.
Scientists and clinicians are under pressure to obtain grant support, conduct research, run a lab, maintain a clinical practice, and teach trainees. This workload is further compounded by individual life stressors. Concern about these competing pressures has resulted in a heightened awareness regarding burnout. This webinar convenes a panel of researchers and clinicians at various career stages to share their perspectives on developing your career to avoid burnout and the importance of work-life balance. Speakers will discuss major hurdles they have overcome and lessons-learned and will share helpful resources.This workshop will help attendees identify career challenges and skills to navigate a healthy work-life balance.
Estimated Duration
1 hour 30 minutes
Members-in-Training ($0); Members ($0)
Description
Organizers
Wyndham M. Batchelor, PhD; Lea Bennett, PhD. This webinar was hosted by the ARVO Members-in-Training Committee.
Learning objectives
- Identify career opportunities and challenges and focus on developing strategies to create a healthy work-life balance.
- Identify their transferable knowledge and skills as eye care professionals in both the clinic and in research.
- Articulate the problems they might face when moving across the different career options, and how to best address these issues
*This webinar was hosted live on June 8, 2022.
