Succeeding in Academic Medicine

This first-of-its-kind book for underrepresentedracial and ethnic minorities (URM), women, and sexual and gender minorities in medicine offers the core knowledge and skills needed to achieve a well-planned, fulfilling career in academic medicine. The knowledge and skills provided by the esteemedco-authors,successful diverse pre-faculty, and junior and senioracademicians, are complemented by theirinspirational and motivational stories. Increasing diversity in the academic medicine workforce has been identified and embraced as a core value of institutional excellence at nearly all academicinstitutions and professional associations. Despite this established corevalue, certain groups such as Black/African-American, Latino/Hispanic, American Indian/Alaska Native-identified individuals, women, andsexual and gender minorities, are still present in lower proportions compared with the general population and lack inclusion. In 12 chapters and witha unique focus on a practical approach to increasing diversity and inclusion in academic medicine, this book demystifies the often-insular world of academic medicine. It comprehensively outlines career opportunities and associated responsibilities, how to transform academic-related work to scholarship, andoffers a clear and transparent look into the academic appointment and promotion process. By focusing on thepractical steps describedin this handy book,students and residents can develop a strong foundation for an academic medicine career and succeed in becoming the next generation of diversefaculty and administrators.