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The Unofficial Guide to Medical Research, Audit and Teaching, 2nd Edition

Authors :
Danielle Pollitt-Walmsley & Zeshan Qureshi
Date of Publication: 05/2025
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The unique and award-winning Unofficial Guides series is a collaboration between senior students, junior doctors and specialty experts. This combination of contributors understands what is essential to excel on your course, in exams and in practice & ...view more
The unique and award-winning Unofficial Guides series is a collaboration between senior students, junior doctors and specialty experts. This combination of contributors understands what is essential to excel on your course, in exams and in practice – as well as the importance of presenting information in a clear, fun and engaging way. Packed with hints and tips from those in the know, when you are in a hurry and need a study companion you can trust, reach for an Unofficial Guide.

This unique book provides a succinct introduction to how to pursue research, teaching or audit opportunities. You’ll find guidance on how to do a literature search, key concepts in statistics, and tips for science communication, critical appraisal and clinical governance – all written in a concise way that’s perfect for undergraduates.

Fully updated for its second edition, the Unofficial Guide to Medical Research, Audit and Teaching will be a day-to-day reference you use long after you’ve graduated.
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The unique and award-winning Unofficial Guides series is a collaboration between senior students, junior doctors and specialty experts. This combination of contributors understands what is essential to excel on your course, in exams and in practice – as well as the importance of presenting information in a clear, fun and engaging way. Packed with hints and tips from those in the know, when you are in a hurry and need a study companion you can trust, reach for an Unofficial Guide.

This unique book provides a succinct introduction to how to pursue research, teaching or audit opportunities. You’ll find guidance on how to do a literature search, key concepts in statistics, and tips for science communication, critical appraisal and clinical governance – all written in a concise way that’s perfect for undergraduates.

Fully updated for its second edition, the Unofficial Guide to Medical Research, Audit and Teaching will be a day-to-day reference you use long after you’ve graduated.

New to this edition
  • Updated information regarding specialised foundation programme
  • Advice on working abroad – including Australia and New Zealand
  • Information regarding hierarchy of evidence and n=1 studies
  • Updated examples to explain statistical analysis techniques
  • Introduction to clinical commissioning and policy development
  • Use of social media and online communities for science communication
  • Digital teaching
  • New and emerging research areas including computational modelling

Key Features
  • Step by step guide covering everything you need to know to undertake research, audit or teaching – easily accessible and all in one place
  • Clearly laid out and easy to understand
  • Practical tips and tricks – covers not just what you need to do, but also how to do it
  • Includes a concise guide to medical statistics
  • Convenient checklists for analysing the different types of research studies
  • Guidance on finding research opportunities and how to approach a supervisor
  • Tips for effective teaching
  • Guidance for portfolios

Author Information
Edited by Danielle Pollitt-Walmsley and Zeshan Qureshi, BM, BSc (Hons), MSc, MRCPCH, FAcadMEd, MRCPS(Glasg), Paediatric Registrar, London Deanery, United Kingdom