Robert Foley, Robert Maweni, Shahram Shirazi

How to Succeed in Medical Research

A Practical Guide

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

How to Succeed in Medical Research is a practical resource for medical students and junior doctors across all specialties. Designed for busy readers seeking to distinguish themselves in a highly competitive environment, this concise yet comprehensive guide provides step-by-step advice on selecting a project, finding a mentor, conducting a study, analysing results, publishing a paper, communicating findings, and much more.

Presented in an accessible and conversational style, 14 succinct chapters walk readers through the essential stages of their research journey, from the initial steps to getting involved in research as a medical student, to effectively balancing clinical work, scientific research, and other academic pursuits early in your career as a healthcare professional. The book is packed with real-world case studies and expert tips to help readers apply the content directly in their own studies and careers. Straightforward and easy-to-use, this valuable guide:
_ Covers a variety of clinical research and presentation skills using clear and engaging language
_ Provides detailed guidance on writing a paper, conducting a clinical audit, creating a CV and portfolio, and other key proficiencies
_ Develops writing skills for literature reviews, critical appraisals, and case reports
_ Discusses how to further medical careers through research electives, PhD studies, teaching, and quality improvement projects
_ Offers a range of helpful learning features including objectives, key points, case studies, review questions, and links to references and further readings
_ Includes PowerPoint templates for oral presentations and posters via a companion website

How to Succeed in Medical Research: A Practical Guide is an ideal resource for medical students, junior doctors and other early career medical professionals.

Produktdetails

• How To
• Verlag: Wiley & Sons / Wiley-Blackwell
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: 1W119645490
• 1. Auflage
• Seitenzahl: 176
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. März 2021
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 140mm x 215mm x 12mm
• Gewicht: 250g
• ISBN-13: 9781119645498
• ISBN-10: 1119645492
• Artikelnr.: 60697528

Autorenporträt

Robert Foley, MB BCh BAO, MSc, MCh, GradCert (Statistics), MRCS, Specialist Registrar in Radiology, Health Education England Severn, Bristol, UK. Robert Maweni, MB BCh BAO, MCh, MRCS (ENT), Specialist Registrar in Otorhinolaryngology, Health Education England Thames Valley, Oxford, UK. Shahram Shirazi, MB BCh BAO, BSc, MRCS, Specialist Registrar in General Surgery, Health Education England London & South East, London, UK. Hussein Jaafar, BSc (Biomed), MSc (Neuroscience), PhD (Candidate), Life Science Consultant, Life Science Dynamics, London, UK.

Inhaltsangabe

Foreword ix

Preface xi

About the Companion Website xiii

Chapter 1 How to get involved in research 1

1.1 Why do research? 1

1.2 What can I become involved in? 2

1.3 Different types of research 2

1.4 Clinical vs laboratory 8

1.5 Getting ideas for research 8

References 9

Chapter 2 Conducting a study 11

2.1 How to find a research project 11

2.2 How to approach a mentor 14

2.3 Planning your study 17

2.4 Data collection 25

Chapter 3 Literature review and critical appraisal 27

3.1 Literature review 27

3.2 Search terms 28

3.3 Where to search 29

3.4 How to search 30

3.5 Critical appraisal 30

Chapter 4 Ethics and the ethical application 35

4.1 What is medical ethics and why is it important? 35

4.2 Main ethical considerations in medical research 35

4.3 Practical ethical applications 38

4.4 Dealing with conflicts in ethics 39

4.5 Ethical applications 40

Chapter 5 Analysing your data 42

5.1 What I need to know and how to find it 42

5.2 Variables 44

5.3 Analysis of categorical and continuous variables in two groups 47

5.4 Sensitivity and specificity 48

5.5 Positive predictive value and negative predictive value 50

5.6 Receiver operating characteristic curves 51

5.7 Logistic regression analysis 53

5.8 Other types of analysis 54

5.9 How to present your results 55

5.10 Conclusion 57

References 57

Chapter 6 Conferences and presentations: the next step in the research journey 58

6.1 Types of conferences 58

6.2 Prices and prizes 59

6.3 Abstract submission 60

6.4 Title 60

6.5 Introduction 60

6.6 Methods 60

6.7 Results 60

6.8 Conclusion 61

6.9 Poster presentation 63

6.10 Podium presentation 64

Chapter 7 Writing a paper 66

7.1 Title 66

7.2 Abstract 67

7.3 Introduction 68

7.4 Methods 69

7.5 Results 71

7.6 Discussion 72

7.7 Conclusion 73

7.8 References 74

7.9 Sending to seniors for review 74

Reference 75

Chapter 8 How to get published 76

8.1 Which journal? 76

8.2 Authorship 78

8.3 Getting your paper ready for the journal 79

8.4 Dealing with reviewer comments 80

8.5 Dealing with rejection 84

References 85

Chapter 9 Writing a case report 86

9.1 How to begin 86

9.2 Preparing to write the case report 88

9.3 Writing the case report 90

References 94

Chapter 10 Basic laboratory research 95

10.1 Introduction to laboratory research and translational research 95

10.2 Basic research versus clinical research 96

10.3 Laboratory hierarchy 97

10.4 Day to day of working in the lab 98

10.5 How to choose your lab 101

Chapter 11 Expanding your horizons in research 103

11.1 Research elective 103

11.2 Intercalated research degree 104

11.3 Postgraduate diplomas/certificates 105

11.4 Postgraduate degree 106

Chapter 12 Teaching 109

12.1 How to get involved in teaching 109

12.2 Teaching as an undergraduate student 110

12.3 Teaching as a postgraduate student 111

12.4 Teaching at work 112

12.5 Planning a lesson 115

12.6 Getting th