Getting started in academic psychiatry can seem daunting and many trainees feel that if they haven't obtained an academic foundation post or an academic core training post then all hope is lost. We hope to demonstrate that this is not the case.
We will discuss entry points into academic psychiatry, which are many and varied. We will discuss support systems, both formal and informal, available to trainees and how to obtain funding for independent research projects. We aim to provide a practical guide for psychiatrists on how to get started in academic psychiatry.
Learning objectives
By attending this session you will:
- Understand the academic career structure and the multitude of different entry points
- Have an awareness of the involvement of both universities and NHS trusts during
- academic careers
- Be aware of ways in which non-academic trainees, consultants and SAS doctors can get
- involved in research at a local level
- Be aware of formal and informal support available to trainees with academic interests
- Understand how to start going about identifying small research grants for small scale independent projects
- Understand what is involved in applying for research grants.
Speakers
Chair: Dr Oliver Sparasci, Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust, Burnley, The University of Manchester, Manchester
Professor Rina Dutta, Kings College London, London, The Maudsley Hospital, London
Dr Oliver Sparasci, Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust, Burnley, The University of Manchester, Manchester
Dr Helen Bould, University of Bristol, Bristol
Dr Lindsey Sinclair, University of Bristol, Bristol, Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership, Bath
Availability
This webinar is part of the Congress webinar 2025 package. If you attended all four days of Congress, you will have access to these as part of your Congress package. Otherwise the Congress webinar 2025 package can be purchased below.
