Heal & Thrive: A Guide to Navigating Workplace Challenges in Academia

Author: Heike E. Daldrup-Link, MD

Conquer the academic jungle and thrive, not just survive! "Heal & Thrive" empowers you with practical tools to navigate the complexities of academia, heal from emotional wounds, build resilience, and master assertive communication. This guide for physicians and scientists goes beyond coping—it's your roadmap to reclaiming well-being and achieving true success, whether you're a new faculty member or a seasoned pro. 25 concise chapters packed with actionable strategies: "Heal & Thrive" is your essential guide to transform your academic experience and flourish.

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About the Author

Dr. Heike Elisabeth Daldrup is an American-German physician, scientist, novelist and short story writer, who grew up in Northern Germany and moved to the San Francisco Bay area in 2003. Dr. Daldrup-Link is a professor of Radiology at Stanford University, elected member of the American Society for Clinical Investigation (ASCI, honor society for clinician-scientists) and elected member of the American Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE). Dr. Daldrup-Link has published over 170 peer-reviewed research articles, 20 book chapters and editorials, five books, and six patents, pending or granted. Besides her work as a clinical radiologist and scientist, Dr. Daldrup-Link actively promotes the diversification of the biomedical workforce through advocacy and mentorship. Dr. Daldrup-Link is widely known for her powerful reflections and opinion pieces on women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics/Medicine; e.g. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11307-017-1124-4, Altmetric 90th percentile of 278,392 tracked articles of similar age in all journals).