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Sabbaticals

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Academic sabbatical leaves have been offered in the United States since 1880. The author discusses the historical background and rationale for sabbaticals, their evaluation, and practical tips for those planning such an academic leave.

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  1. Department of Psychiatry, University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM), Suite P1G08, 645 West Redwood, Baltimore, Maryland, 21201, USA

    John A. Talbott M.D. (professor and chairman)

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Talbott, J.A. Sabbaticals. Acad Psychiatry 19, 159–166 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03341427

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