Personal Flashcards
Why SFP?
Strong interest in academia/research stemming from BMSc
Importance of research in advancing patient care
Strong foundations for an academic career
Why this SFP?
Heard fantastic things from current trainees re quality of opportunities, mentorship etc
World-class universities which offer access to research facilities & in some cases PG courses
See institutions and opportunities in all areas that interest me inc strong centres for Onc & Paeds
Why academic medicine?
Being a doctor is one of the best jobs in the world
However, don’t always get the opportunity to influence a larger group of patients
Research allows you to do this, and improve outcomes
How will this contribute to your overall career plans and future steps?`
Give key foundation skills in academic medicine, inc research, teaching and leadership
Plan to apply for SCREDS or ACF pathway, hopefully leading onto a clinical lectureship/mixed clinical and academic career
What do you want to achieve during your research block?
Ideally would like to do a project within Paeds, Oncology or Genetics
Achieve - important to set SMART goals - especially a project which is realistic to complete in the time-frame and relevant to clinical practice
Organisation is key - if got everything in place beforehand like clear plan, caldicott/ethics approval, more likely to be achievable in the time period
