The Physician Scientist's Career Guide [Paperback]

The Physician Scientists Career Guide provides a complete guide to having a successful career as a Physician Scientist. Filled with first-hand experiences and practical advice, it guides readers through each step of this career path, from choosing a degree and training program, to navigating the tenure track, and through the intricacies of applying for and obtaining funding. The volume is unique in that it provides an overview of this entire career path, allowing readers to envision and prepare for their futures.The Physician Scientists Career Guide fulfills a unique and crucial need and will be an invaluable guide for medical students, fellows and newly appointed faculty members interested in a career in research.

1. BACKGROUND

Chapter 1  Is a Physician-Scientist career right for you?

1. What is a Physician-Scientist?
2. Are you suited for the career of a Physician-Scientist?
3. Statistics regarding the current status of the profession

Chapter 2 How to become a Physician-Scientist

1. Basic career trajectory
2. Career paths

Chapter 3 Getting started

1. Choosing a research training program
2. Tips for applying to training programs
3. Choosing a research group/laboratory and mentor
4. Choosing a thesis topic
5. Writing (papers, meta-analyses, review articles)
6. What to avoid