Episode notes

A research career comes with many gifts. Although the drudgery of writing manuscripts and submitting grants may get to us, it is important that we focus on the gifts that come with research. In this episode, we highlight the various gifts that come from a research career and its transformative impact.

Key Points Discussed:

  1. Intellectual Freedom: The gift of expansive thinking, crafting discourse, and the ability to challenge existing norms within the research field.
  2. Flexibility: The freedom and flexibility found in research; thus enabling a better work-life balance.
  3. Impact: The inherent desire to make a significant difference in patient care; and how a research career provides the platform to achieve this.
  4. Mentorship: The  ... 
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