Synopses & Reviews
This book is for all doctors whether undergraduate or postgraduate who are training to gain postgraduate qualifications and further their academic career; it explains what an academic career involves, the process of application, the routes and options available and the pitfalls to be avoided. It provides mentorship and guidance from the knowledge of experienced key opinion leaders and has been compiled by those currently close enough to the process to be qualified to give relevant and meaningful advice.
The book outlines all the steps within academia from diploma and masters courses through to completing a phD and holding professional positions. With practical advice, hints, tips, pearls of wisdom the book outlines career pathways, how to succeed in a competitive and uncertain landscape and how to cope with the pressures that this brings. Inspirational and encouraging this text presents an essential survival guide preparing the candidate with background knowledge, critical advice on the do's and don'ts of obtaining an academic post.
Synopsis
Getting into Academic Medicine provides a comprehensive yet accessible guide for all doctors who are training to gain postgraduate qualifications and further their academic career. It explains what an academic career involves from diploma and masters courses through to completing a PhD and holding professional positions.
- How to prepare the ideal successful application so that you stand out in the crowd
- Routes and options available so that you can decide which path to take
- Mentorship guidance to steer you 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
Inspirational and encouraging this text presents an essential survival guide preparing the candidate with background knowledge and critical advice on the dos and don'ts of obtaining an academic post.