{"product_id":"how-to-succeed-in-medical-research-9781119645498","title":"How to Succeed in Medical Research","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow to Succeed in Medical Research\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresented 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:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Companion Website xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 How to get involved in research 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Why do research? 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 What can I become involved in? 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 Different types of research 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 Clinical vs laboratory 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5 Getting ideas for research 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 Conducting a study 11\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 How to find a research project 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 How to approach a mentor 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Planning your study 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Data collection 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 Literature review and critical appraisal 27\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Literature review 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Search terms 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Where to search 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 How to search 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 Critical appraisal 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 Ethics and the ethical application 35\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 What is medical ethics and why is it important? 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Main ethical considerations in medical research 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Practical ethical applications 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Dealing with conflicts in ethics 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 Ethical applications 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 Analysing your data 42\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 What I need to know and how to find it 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Variables 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Analysis of categorical and continuous variables in two groups 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Sensitivity and specificity 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5 Positive predictive value and negative predictive value 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6 Receiver operating characteristic curves 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.7 Logistic regression analysis 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.8 Other types of analysis 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.9 How to present your results 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.10 Conclusion 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Conferences and presentations: the next step in the research journey 58\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Types of conferences 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Prices and prizes 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Abstract submission 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Title 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5 Introduction 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6 Methods 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.7 Results 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.8 Conclusion 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.9 Poster presentation 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.10 Podium presentation 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 Writing a paper 66\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Title 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Abstract 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Introduction 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 Methods 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5 Results 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6 Discussion 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.7 Conclusion 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.8 References 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.9 Sending to seniors for review 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReference 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 How to get published 76\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Which journal? 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Authorship 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Getting your paper ready for the journal 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 Dealing with reviewer comments 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5 Dealing with rejection 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9 Writing a case report 86\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 How to begin 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 Preparing to write the case report 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 Writing the case report 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10 Basic laboratory research 95\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 Introduction to laboratory research and translational research 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 Basic research versus clinical research 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 Laboratory hierarchy 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4 Day to day of working in the lab 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5 How to choose your lab 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11 Expanding your horizons in research 103\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 Research elective 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2 Intercalated research degree 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3 Postgraduate diplomas\/certificates 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4 Postgraduate degree 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12 Teaching 109\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1 How to get involved in teaching 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2 Teaching as an undergraduate student 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3 Teaching as a postgraduate student 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.4 Teaching at work 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.5 Planning a lesson 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.6 Getting the most out of your teaching 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.7 Running a teaching course 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.8 How to set up a novel teaching course 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.9 How to run an established course 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13 Conducting an audit 122\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.1 What is clinical audit? 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