Aequanimitas1: A goal to strive for

I am privileged to have observed and been part of the emergence of geriatric psychiatry. I hope that by reflecting on some of my experiences, it may guide those who are early in their careers or are in a position to begin mentoring others. Several key factors had an influence in shaping my career: consistent and generous mentoring, the ability to pursue answers to clinical problems I noticed in practice, and the good fortune to work in a highly collaborative field. In some ways I have come full circle, as I am now Vice President of Research at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), the hospital where I trained – which now has a flourishing geriatric psychiatry division that didn't exist when I left after my residency.
Source: The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry - Category: Geriatrics Authors: Tags: Scientific Autobiography Source Type: research