Episode 3: Research

In this episode Dr Ellie Cosstick is joined by respiratory consultant John Blaikley, who leads the academic clinical lecturer programme at the University of Manchester, and Tom Knight, a trainee in acute medicine and an academic clinical lecturer at the University of Manchester, to talk about careers in medical research.

Together they cover routes into careers in research and pathways into research for resident doctors, pros and challenges of this line of work, advice for resident doctors who might be interested and plenty more!

What is The Medical Podcast: The podcast for resident doctors?

Ever wondered what goes into becoming a consultant? Maybe you're a resident doctor and you're figuring out the next steps in your career? Or perhaps you're just starting out on your training?

Join Dr Ellie Cosstick as she talks to a series of guests from Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust to get the lowdown on what it means to be a consultant, what it takes to become a leader in the NHS, what a career in research or education might look like, what role digital is playing in improving the lives of patients, and plenty more.