Abstract
Entering into surgical academia can seem a daunting prospect for an oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS) trainee. However, the streamlining of academic training by the NIHR to create the integrated academic training (IAT) pathway has simplified academic training and more clearly defined academic positions and entry points for trainees. In this article we review the current NIHR IAT pathway and the various grades and entry points available to OMF surgeons, both pre- and post-doctoral. We highlight the unique challenges facing OMF trainees and provide advice and insight from both junior and senior OMFS academics. Finally, we focus on the planning and application for a doctoral research fellowship - discussing funding streams available to OMF surgeons.
Original language | English |
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Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | The British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery |
Volume | 2023 |
Early online date | 25 Jan 2023 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | E-pub ahead of print - 25 Jan 2023 |
Bibliographical note
Copyright © 2023 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier Ltd.. All rights reserved.Keywords
- Oral & maxillofacial surgery
- Academic training
- Integrated clinical academic training
- NIHR pathway
- Doctoral fellowship
- Grant