Secrets of Success: Getting into Academic Medicine

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 crowdRoutes and options available so that you can decide which path to takeMentorship guidance to steer you through possible career pathwaysPractical advice, hints, tips, pearls of wisdom to help succeed in a competitive landscapeSpecific, relevant examples will help you avoid common pitfallsInspirational 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.