clinical research

Building an academic portfolio during medical training: Part 1 – research outside the box

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As a medical trainee in the US, whether you are pursuing an academic career or applying for a fellowship or advanced fellowship, your academic profile is one of the most important currencies you rely on for this endeavor. Academia as a general term refers to 2 main areas: research and education. Many trainees, like myself, … Read more

Moving to a New Era of Clinical Trials

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Frequently on rounds,  my colleagues argue that we should not do something to a patient since “there is no evidence that it works.”   This phenomenon of avoiding practice that has insufficient clinical trial evidence is often more common among young trainees in academic settings.    The practice of evidence-based medicine inherently involves integrating doctor’s experience, patient preferences and … Read more