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. 2017 May 21;5(3):187-195.
doi: 10.1002/mgg3.298. eCollection 2017 May.

Reflections on an academic career

Judith G Hall  1
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Reflections on an academic career

Judith G Hall. Mol Genet Genomic Med. .

Abstract

There are many undefined aspects to an academic medical career. This article attempts to provide some guidance about things to consider.

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Typical Academic Career by decade.
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Comparison of Clinicians and Basic Scientists.
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Frequent Characteristics of Women in Science.
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