Secrets of Success: Getting Into Academic Medicine

Secrets of Success, Getting into Academic Medicine--------------------------------------------------Getting into Academic Medicine provides a comprehensive yet accessibleguide for all doctors who are training to gain postgraduate qualificationsand further their academic career. It explains what an academic careerinvolves from diploma and masters courses through to completing a PhDand holding professional positions. How to prepare the ideal successfulapplication so that you stand out in the crowd Routes and options availableso that you can decide which path to take Mentorship guidance to steeryou through possible career pathways Practical advice, hints, tips,pearls of wisdom to help succeed in a competitive landscape Specific,relevant examples will help you avoid common pitfalls Inspirationaland encouraging this text presents an essential survival guide preparingthe candidate with background knowledge and critical advice on thedos and don'ts of obtaining an academic post.--------------------------------------------------Author Biography: Dr Philip J Smith, BMedSci BMBS MSc MRCP, SpecialistRegistrar in Gastroenterology, MRC Clinical Research Training Fellow,University College London, London, UK Dr Sukhjinder Nijjer BSc MB ChBMRCP Specialist Registrar and Academic Clinical Fellow in Cardiology,Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK Dr Jasdeep Gill MBChB DRCOG DFSRH General Practice Speciality Trainee, London Deanery,London, UK Dr Jeremy Levy MA PhD FHEA FRCP Head of London Schoolof Medicine, Reader in Renal Medicine and Medical Education, ImperialCollege London, London, UK