A Nontraditional Path Toward a Research Career
2024

A Nontraditional Path Toward a Research Career

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Author Information

Author(s): Sol Ketlyne

Primary Institution: University of Michigan

Conclusion

Dedicated research training in disparities in cognitive aging significantly improved my research skills and career progression.

Supporting Evidence

  • I focused on developing strong clinical skills to inform my research.
  • Dedicated research training helped me progress faster than juggling both clinical and research careers.
  • I improved my grant writing and communication skills through focused training.

Takeaway

If you want to be good at research, it's important to focus on it full-time and get help from mentors and friends.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/geroni/igae098.1525

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