Pages: 288,
Specialty: Medicine,
Publisher: Taylor & Francis,
Publication Year: 2011,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 154x232x16mm

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.show more