Medical Science and The Great Adventure
On March 6, 2024, we organized a lunch lecture in collaboration with the Journal of Trial and Error about childhood dreams and the euphoria of academic successes, as well as the sometimes painful confrontation with high expectations and the pressure of competition within medical science. This was the fourth lunch lecture in the series Scientific Failure and Uncertainty in the Health Domain.
Academic Success and the Pressure of High Expectations
During the lunch lecture, the journey to scientific recognition was explored as an adventure filled with ambition, competition, and the stark realities of the academic world. Personal stories illustrated how childhood dreams and the euphoria of academic success often come hand in hand with the sometimes painful confrontation with high expectations and the pressures of competition in medical science.
The discussion delved openly into pivotal career moments, focusing on the balance between professional ambition and personal circumstances, such as motherhood. These insights painted a clear picture of the challenges involved in pursuing an academic career and the impact of personal events on professional decisions.
Following the lecture, there was an open dialogue on themes such as ambition, resilience, and the balance between work and personal life. Participants explored ways to maintain resilience in the academic rat race, aiming to inspire and develop tools to address these challenges.
Speaker
- Prof. dr. Roos de Jonge is Assistent Professor Community Engaged Learning.