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Field notes: A tough week in the office.

Field notes: A tough week in the office.

What I've learned from an important research project that vanished in an instant.

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Jeremy Faust, MD
Jun 30, 2024
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I’ve always vowed to take you “inside”my professional life. And I’m conscious of the fact that I often highlight my successes with you. But I also have defeats, just like anyone else. So—exhale—here we go.

This past week was probably the toughest of my research (non-clinical) career.

I want to open up and share a genuine setback with you; actually, “setback” would be a euphemism. This felt like a true failure. So, I want to pull the curtain back, talk with you about how I’ve been processing it, and share the positive things I’ve already taken from this experience.

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