Main description:

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.

Contents:

PREFACE

CONTENTS
PART 1. THEY DID IT THEIR WAY
1. Lynn E. DeLisi
2. Judith Ford
3. Ellen Frank
4. Sheila Hollins
5. Hilleke Hulshoff6. Eve C. Johnstone
7. Shaila Misri
8. Antonia New
9. Mani Pavuluri
10. Mary Phillips
11. Natalie Rasgon
12. Macella Rietschel 13. Nina Schooler14. Patricia Suppes15. Carol Tamminga16. Danuta Wasserman

PART 2. PLAN YOUR WAY
17. The Pursuit of Happiness Sophia Frangou
18. External Barriers: Societal AttitudesSophia Frangou
19. Internal BarriersSophia Frangou
20. Putting Yourself FirstSophia Frangou
21. Putting Yourself Forward Sophia Frangou
22. Project ConfidenceSophia Frangou
23. Be Visible Sophia Frangou
24. Be MemorableSophia Frangou
25. Be ConnectedSophia Frangou
26. Be PersistentSophia Frangou