Perspectives on academic mentorship, research collaborations, career advice and work–life balance

A masterclass conversation with Professor Salim Abdool Karim

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ID15456935
AuthorsFaheema Kimmie‐Dhansay (0000-0003-2919-6193, University of the Western Cape), Jawaya Shea (University of Cape Town), Seyi Ladele Amosun (0000-0001-7385-227X, University of the Western Cape), Xan Swart (0000-0002-9555-4254, Stellenbosch University), Lehana Thabane (0000-0003-0355-9734, Impact, corresponding author)
Year2022
Volume21
Issue1
Pages86-91
Publication date2022-01-02
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueAfrican Journal of AIDS Research (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1608-5906 • E-ISSN: 1727-9445
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.2989/16085906.2022.2047078
PMID35361061
OpenAlexW4220716818
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited17

Mentorship and collaboration are fundamental to ensure success in research, particularly health research. In this article, we summarise a conversation between the Master's in Biostatistics students at Stellenbosch University and Professor Salim Abdool Karim, the head of the Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa. In May 2021, Professor Abdool Karim was invited to share some of his expertise and knowledge on successful mentorship and collaboration with researchers in the early stages of their careers. Passion, hard work and always trying one's best were some of the key values he highlighted as what a young researcher would need to succeed in today's world. In this candid and open discussion, Professor Abdool Karim provides valuable insight pertaining to the intricacies of a career in research, in terms of collaboration, mentorship and personal lessons drawn from his own life experience

Conversation · Honour · Management · Medical education · Mentorship · Passion · Political science · Sociology · Health Policy Implementation Science · Medicine · Meta-analysis and systematic reviews · Psychology

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