Watch Dr. Maria Ahmad and Dr. Hao-Hua Wu, two of the authors of Unlocking the Leader Within: A Medical Student’s Guide to Practical Leadership, share some helpful strategies for finding research opportunities, connecting with mentors, and contributing meaningfully to research teams.
To help you get started, here are a few prompts you can consider while watching!
- What is your why for getting involved in research, and what specific evidence from your own experience can you use to keep your motivation strong when you hit setbacks?
- Which mentor archetype from the video most closely matches the support you need right now, and what concrete signs should you look for (or avoid) to decide whether to stay or switch mentors?
- Where do you tend to experience imposter syndrome during the research process, and which strategy from the video would help you most in that moment: rewarding wins, reframing mistakes, growth mindset, or seeking perspective from others?
If you enjoyed the webinar, checkout their book!
Unlocking the Leader Within: A Medical Student’s Guide to Practical Leadership
Available in print and on ClinicalKey Student
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