Secrets of Success: Getting into Academic Medicine

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 tocope 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.

Dr. Philip J Smith BMedSci MSc MRCP, Specialist Registrar in Gastroenterology, MRC Clinical Research Training Fellow, University College London, London, UK Dr. Sukhjinder S Nijjer BSc MB ChB MRCP, Cardiology, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust (appointed ST5 Academic Clinical Fellow, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust), London, UK Dr. Jasdeep K Gill MB ChB DRCOG DFSRH, General Practice Speciality Trainee, London Deanery, London, UK. Dr. Jeremy Levy MA PhD FHEA FRCP, Head of London School of Medicine, Reader in Renal Medicine and Medical Education, Imperial College London, London, UK