In this professional autobiography, the author describes factors contributing to important
decisions in his academic geriatric psychiatry career. Major inflection points included
embarking on clinical research and later deciding to focus more on leadership roles
in education and in faculty affairs. The discussion then examines themes that have
emerged in reviewing this career arc, including the value of: the variety and social
connectedness inherent in the academic life; cultivation of interpersonal relationships
and best efforts as much as possible; an open mind ready to (collegially) seize new
opportunities; and family, friends, and avocational pursuits as complements to one's
profession. The author hopes that this public life review is of help to others planning
or reflecting on their own career paths.
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: October 05, 2017
Accepted:
September 26,
2017
Received:
September 25,
2017
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© 2017 American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
