| We sent out a questionnaire with the January 2004 issue of the Newsletter, asking trainees regarding their research experience and perceived obstacles to doing research.
The results of the survey were published in the September 2004 issue
Summary of the results
We had 122 respondents (25% response rate). Among those who responded, there are many trainees who are interested in doing research, but many do not know how to get from ‘I want to do some research’ to ‘I am doing a research project’. Specifically, respondents commonly stated that they do not know how to get funding or to develop research ideas.
A source of assistance
With the support of the BGS Academic and Research Committee, we have developed the following tools to help those interested in pursuing research move from concept to practice.
- “How to” series published in the BGS Newsletter and on the trainees research guideance website (www.bgs.org.uk/ Trainees/research_ guidance.htm)
- “Why I went into research” series by research active SpRs published in the BGS Newsletter and on the trainees research guideance website starting from March 2004 (the series can be accessed from www.bgs.org.uk/Trainees/ research_ guidance.htm) as part of the BGS Academic and Research strategy.
- A research forum among trainees (informal group of trainees who provide a peer support group). Please contact Miles Witham through the newsletter editor if you would like to join us.
- Information on UK Geriatric Academic Centres on the BGS website for prospective researchers published in August 2005
Please do have a look at these sections and web pages. We would value your feedback and we would be grateful if you can send your comments to the editor
Phyo K Myint,
Miles D Witham
Alasdair M J MacLullich
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