Women in Academic Psychiatry

This text comprises of sixteen first-person narratives from some of the most influential women in psychiatry about why they went into the field, what they attribute to success, and how they overcame their challenges. The second part of this text analyzes the themes brought to light in the narrative and discusses strategies for success. Though several of the chapters target issues that women in academic psychiatry may not have a resource for, several of the chapters discuss challenges that both men and women face, including strategic actions and decisions and the time investment necessary for a successful career in academic psychiatry. The topics are relevant to medical professionals at every level of their career who are or work with women in the field. Women in Academic Psychiatry is a unique resource for the professional woman in psychiatry, psychology, medical school, for men who face particular career challenges in academic medicine or are cultivating young women who are eager to succeed.

Features first-person narratives from women currently holding leadership positions in psychiatry Includes comprehensive and specific advice about successfully pursuing a career in academic psychiatry Candidly confronts issues and questions that women face in academic psychiatry Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Autorentext
Sophia Frangou, MD, PhD, FRCPsych Professor of Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry Chief, Psychosis Research Program - Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai New York, NY USA
Editor-in-Chief of European Psychiatry (Official journal of European Psychiatric Association)
Associate Editor of Human Brain MappingVice-Chair, Pan-American division of the Royal College of Psychiatrists

Inhalt
Lynn E. DeLisi.- Judith Ford.- Ellen Frank.- Sheila Hollins.- Hilleke Hulshoff.- Eve C. Johnstone.- Shaila Misri.- Antonia New.- Mani Pavuluri.- Mary Phillips.- Natalie Rasgon.- Macella Rietschel.- Nina Schooler.- Patricia Suppes.- Carol Tamminga.- Danuta Wasserman.- The Pursuit of Happiness.- External Barriers: Societal Attitudes.- Internal Barriers.- Putting Yourself First.- Putting Yourself Forward.- Project Confidence.- Be Visible.- Be Memorable.- Be Connected.- Be Persistent.