The Not So Secret Secrets of Success in Academics

Robert A. Winn, MDAVPHA

Dir of the Cancer CenterUIH

Disclaimer

• My job does bring me happiness, but ….• While being a funded R01 investigator is great,

and having a productive and successful career is equally as awesome, there are times when it’s not enough

• Not everything about my job is great, nor is everyday wonderful.

Success

• But I would not want to change it for the world; or trade it in for someone else’s world

• My career has provided me with much joy

The Secrets

• Who do you ask for assistance• What are your targets of success • Where do you find solid info• Why you should never be complacent

• HAVE A PLAN !!!!!!!!!

The Secrets

• Fortitude to fight• Flexibility• Focus• Re-Flective

• HAVE a Way of Monitoring your PLAN and be Honest about the facts !!!!!!!!!!!

The Secrets

• Take time to celebrate• Take time to recognize your family and others

• GOOD LUCK !!!!!!