Academic flying, climate change, and ethnomusicology: personal reflections on a professional problem

Cochlear implants and hearing aids: some personal and professional reflections.

The ear, nose, and throat physician who diagnosed my hearing loss many years ago called it a “progressive hearing loss” and told me that I would eventually be going deaf. And then he went on to his next patient. It took me a long time to realize that what he meant by “deaf” was not a condition that I would ever fully experience. He apparently used the term as a medical diagnostic label and not ...

Pioneers in pediatric psychology: personal reflections for the young professional.

One of the most rewarding aspects of being a seasoned clinician in pediatric psychology is that of influencing the training and career paths of young professionals in the healthcare field. The insights offered in this article are meant not only to guide young professionals but also to help them ‘‘pay it forward’’ to the future generations of pediatric psychologists. My personal reflections resp...

On Becoming an Information Systems Professional: Reflections on Academic Career Demands

Information systems academics face many challenges in remaining knowledgeable about the field of information systems. This essay addresses the challenge of breadth versus specialization, based on insights gleaned from a discussion with Dr. Gary Dickson.

The Perception Factor: Climate Change Gets Personal

Reflections on an academic career

There are many undefined aspects to an academic medical career. This article attempts to provide some guidance about things to consider.