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. 2023 Sep 5;30(3):27.
doi: 10.5837/bjc.2023.027. eCollection 2023.

Navigating the research landscape in cardiology. Part 1: research - career necessity or bonus?

Hibba Kurdi  1 , Aderonke Abiodun  1 , Mark Westwood  2 , C Fielder Camm  3
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Navigating the research landscape in cardiology. Part 1: research - career necessity or bonus?

Hibba Kurdi et al. Br J Cardiol. .

Abstract

Undertaking a period of research in cardiology is considered a vital part of training. This has many advantages including enhancing skills that better equip the clinician for patient care. However, in modern cardiology training, the feasibility and necessity of undertaking a period of formal research during training should be considered on an individual basis. The first of this four-part editorial series will explore the benefits of and obstacles to pursuing research in cardiology, with the aim of equipping the reader with an understanding of the options around research during cardiology training in the UK.

Keywords: academia; cardiology curriculum; education; out of programme; research; training.

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Conflicts of interest None declared.

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Figure 1.. Is there a right time for research? Summary of the various time points that trainees can opt to take time out for research
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