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Succeeding in Aging Research During the Pandemic: Strategies for Fellows and Junior Faculty
Author(s) -
Cohen Andrew B.,
Parks Anna L.,
Whitson Heather E.,
Zieman Susan,
Brown Cynthia J.,
Boyd Cynthia,
Covinsky Kenneth E.,
Steinman Michael A.
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of the american geriatrics society
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.992
H-Index - 232
eISSN - 1532-5415
pISSN - 0002-8614
DOI - 10.1111/jgs.16868
Subject(s) - medicine , pandemic , covid-19 , medical education , balance (ability) , focus group , gerontology , virology , physical therapy , sociology , disease , pathology , outbreak , infectious disease (medical specialty) , anthropology
Fellows and junior faculty conducting aging research have encountered substantial new challenges during the COVID‐19 pandemic. They report that they have been uncertain how and whether to modify existing research studies, have faced difficulties with job searches, and have struggled to balance competing pressures including greater clinical obligations and increased responsibilities at home. Many have also wondered if they should shift gears and make COVID‐19 the focus of their research. We asked a group of accomplished scientists and mentors to grapple with these concerns and to share their thoughts with readers of this journal.