Becoming a Clinical Academic Leader Donna Kennedy NIHR

Becoming a Clinical Academic Leader Donna Kennedy NIHR Clinical Doctoral Research Fellow Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist Hand Therapy ICHNT d. kennedy@imperial. ac. uk @DKennedy. Hands North West London Research Symposium for Health Professions September 21 st 2016

The long & winding road… §Mentorship, role models §ICNHT research workshops §MSc §Evidence and outcomes §Collaborate, co-investigate §Teach, supervise, mentor §Clinical idea §Read, read and read some more… §Communication & networking Carpal tunnel syndrome http: //www. bentonphysicaltherapy. com/c arpal-tunnel-syndrome/

Hurdles & Challenges § § § § § What constitutes a Ph. D project? Communicating ideas; seeking & taking advice The application Taking ownership Being brave Re-learning while learning Pacing, it’s a marathon Time limitations “Young Investigator” awards

Top Tips § Think big, change the world… § Don’t do what’s easy, do what’s interesting and scientifically useful § Target your journal for publication § Don’t be the boring dinner companion… § Transferrable skills § Communicate your message; social media § Play & have fun

Successes § § § § Paving the way… Publication in PAIN Collaborations Teaching & presenting nationally & internationally Teaching & mentoring ICL NICE; BSSH James Lind Alliance, BAHT The boss wants me back!