Dr Philip J Smith, BMedSci BMBS MSc MRCP,Specialist Registrar in Gastroenterology, MRC Clinical Research Training Fellow, University College London, London, UKDr Sukhjinder Nijjer BSc MB ChB MRCPSpecialist Registrar and Academic Clinical Fellow in Cardiology, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UKDr Jasdeep Gill MB ChB DRCOG DFSRHGeneral Practice Speciality Trainee, London Deanery, London, UKDr Jeremy Levy MA PhD FHEA FRCPHead of London School of Medicine, Reader in Renal Medicine and Medical Education, Imperial College London, London, UK

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• Introduction to academic medicine: Introduction to academic medicine. Pathways into academic medicine. Routes into academic medicine: The ACF, CL and alternative routes. Research in surgical training. Academic curriculum vitae. Academic application and interview. Academic qualifications: Higher degrees, diplomas and certificates. The PhD. Funding. Insight into an academic's life: Ethics and research. Publications and presentations. Research abroad. Common academic pitfalls. The future and the exit points in academic medicine: Opportunities in academic medicine after completion of clinical training. Leaving academic medicine.

Dr Philip J Smith, BMedSci BMBS MSc MRCP,Specialist Registrar in Gastroenterology, MRC Clinical Research Training Fellow, University College London, London, UKDr Sukhjinder Nijjer BSc MB ChB MRCPSpecialist Registrar and Academic Clinical Fellow in Cardiology, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UKDr Jasdeep Gill MB ChB DRCOG DFSRHGeneral Practice Speciality Trainee, London Deanery, London, UKDr Jeremy Levy MA PhD FHEA FRCPHead of London School of Medicine, Reader in Renal Medicine and Medical Education, Imperial College London, London, UK

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• Introduction to academic medicine: Introduction to academic medicine. Pathways into academic medicine. Routes into academic medicine: The ACF, CL and alternative routes. Research in surgical training. Academic curriculum vitae. Academic application and interview. Academic qualifications: Higher degrees, diplomas and certificates. The PhD. Funding. Insight into an academic's life: Ethics and research. Publications and presentations. Research abroad. Common academic pitfalls. The future and the exit points in academic medicine: Opportunities in academic medicine after completion of clinical training. Leaving academic medicine.

Dr Philip J Smith, BMedSci BMBS MSc MRCP,Specialist Registrar in Gastroenterology, MRC Clinical Research Training Fellow, University College London, London, UKDr Sukhjinder Nijjer BSc MB ChB MRCPSpecialist Registrar and Academic Clinical Fellow in Cardiology, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UKDr Jasdeep Gill MB ChB DRCOG DFSRHGeneral Practice Speciality Trainee, London Deanery, London, UKDr Jeremy Levy MA PhD FHEA FRCPHead of London School of Medicine, Reader in Renal Medicine and Medical Education, Imperial College London, London, UK

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• Introduction to academic medicine: Introduction to academic medicine. Pathways into academic medicine. Routes into academic medicine: The ACF, CL and alternative routes. Research in surgical training. Academic curriculum vitae. Academic application and interview. Academic qualifications: Higher degrees, diplomas and certificates. The PhD. Funding. Insight into an academic's life: Ethics and research. Publications and presentations. Research abroad. Common academic pitfalls. The future and the exit points in academic medicine: Opportunities in academic medicine after completion of clinical training. Leaving academic medicine.