How to read, understand and write great medical research

These excellent tips are kindly shared by RK Sharma and HL Ogle, two medical students at the University of Exeter, aiming to clear up many of the inaccurate assumptions of how difficult publishing is and provide a clear guide for students to begin their own writing journeys. #1. Find your why: Evidence-based medicine means that these are vital skills, and it has long been thought that the habits should be learned from early on. #2. Play to your strengths and be realistic: A little bit of thought and planning at this stage will create a much friendlier introduction to research. Take a little time to reflect and think about the skills or interests you have that may translate into research work. This could be an old fondness of maths and statistics, strong analytical skills or even an innate passion for any particular field of medicine. #3. Be well read: In order to produce research, you have to read research. This should not be a chore! There are thousands of medical journals to choose from. If you have already started to consider what you personally may enjoy, have a look around! #4. Revisit missed opportunities: Across the world, there is an increasing emphasis on the role of research in medical education. One example of this is some American universities now have guided modules covering all aspects of research from developing the research plan through to ethics approval, completion, and presentation. #5. Talk to the doctors around you: Often considered for professional devel...
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