1/ Tips for #JuniorDocs interested in become involved in research
Thanks @drjacksonblythe for asking!
A thread…
2/Why should #JuniorDocs consider research?
🔬Improve your critical analysis skills
🧬Contribute to evidence based-medicine
👋🏽Collaborate with amazing researchers & clinicians
👩🏻🎓Establish new career opportunities
📝(And yes, it looks good on your CV!)
3/How do #JuniorDocs start out in research?
🤩Pick an area you are ACTUALLY interested in
🗣Ask your registrars, consultants, nursing & allied health colleagues about any research opportunities
🧪Contact your nearest university & ask about collaborating projects to help with
4/ Research Tips
👋🏽If starting out, join an existing project or team & help with an element of their research (e.g. data collection)
✅Make sure the project has ethics approval if required
🤹🏼♂️Juggling clinical work & research can be challenging, don’t take on too much!
5/ For those who love research
👨🏾🎓Consider turning your project into a Masters or PhD degree!
⏰Remember this is a significant time commitment, but can be completed part time
📝Apply for a #juniordoc research scholarship
avantdifference.org.au/dit-scholarship
miga.com.au/home/grants-pr…
6/ Calling all clinician-researchers on #medtwitter!
🧐What do you wish you knew before starting your research career?
🧐What tips do you have for #juniordocs & #medstudents wanting to become involved in research?
🤓To read more:
onthewards.org/why-junior-med…
onthewards.org/getting-involv…
Ping @AlisonBoast any tips?
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