This book is a toolkit for young academic physicians and researchers to learn the behaviors and
steps necessary for achieving success in academia. Written by a successful academic clinician
the book shares his personal experience alongside his years of successfully teaching and
mentoring young medical professionals. The author's main aim is to provide insightful tips and
tricks that will hopefully not only motivate the reader to persevere through difficult
competitive periods in his or her life but also provide him or her with a strategic behavioral
plan that will solidify his or her work habits and ensure success. This book begins with a
chapter about why knowledge and learning should be communicated and then expands on that
mindset through both general behavioral changes and those specific to the life of an academic
researcher like writing articles. Some key topics covered in the text include: The importance
of sharing knowledge and the associated public and personal benefits Taking one step at a time
and planning out work into small attainable goals Developing a growth mindset The importance
of collaboration and successful mentors This is an ideal guide for young academic physicians
and researchers working in universities academic health sciences centers and research
institutes hoping to learn how to achieve success in academia. It could also prove useful to
more established academics that need a refresher or a new perspective on their work and goals.
