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The development of a career as an academic can be a very rewarding experience, but many entering this career are unprepared for what the role actually entails. This lack of preparedness can bring unnecessary stress to new academics, delaying their achievement of career goals. In this chapter we aim to help reduce this unpreparedness by highlighting some common difficulties experienced by new academics. We provide context for the competing demands and outline key lessons to be learned from the experiences of those who have journeyed before you.
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Adams, E., Logan, P., Rorrison, D., Munro, G. (2013). Looking after Yourself. In: Loftus, S., Gerzina, T., Higgs, J., Smith, M., Duffy, E. (eds) Educating Health Professionals. Practice, Education, Work and Society. SensePublishers, Rotterdam. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6209-353-9_6
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