Not everyone starts from the same place or reaches the same destination. Individuals engage with research at different levels and at different stages of their professional development.
Our Scientist Training Programme and Higher Specialist Scientist Training Programme provide the knowledge and skills needed to become Clinical Scientists and Consultants. Research skills and knowledge are integral parts of both programmes.
Those who wish to become leaders in research continue to develop their research practice, skills, and knowledge by applying for funding, training, and development opportunities. They also build relationships with key partners, such as academic groups and institutions. Together, these interconnected opportunities form a clinical academic career pathway.
Clinical academic careers are achieved in many different ways and are often shaped by local circumstances and the opportunities that are sought.