Clinical Academia: Getting Started

How do radiographers get started in research, and how can they build a clinical academic career alongside practice?In this episode of Clinical Academia: Getting Started, host Dr Judith Johnson is joined by Professor Gill Harrison, an established radiography & sonography researcher, and Rebecca Scott, an early-career radiographer, to explore their different experiences of getting started in research and developing a clinical academic career.Drawing on different stages of the journey, Gill and Rebecca discuss finding opportunities to get involved in research, balancing clinical practice with research, developing confidence and expertise, navigating setbacks and the importance of supportive colleagues, mentors and networks.They also reflect on the different routes into clinical academia, how research can shape clinical practice, and what they would say to radiographers who are curious about research but are not sure where to begin.Whether you are considering your first research project, looking for ways to develop your research experience alongside clinical practice, or wondering whether a clinical academic career could be right for you, this episode offers practical and honest advice from two radiographers at different stages of their research journeys.

How do occupational therapists get started in research, and how can they build a clinical academic career alongside practice?In this episode of Clinical Academia: Getting Started, host Dr Judith Johnson is joined by Professor Gail Mountain and Tracey Elder, occupational therapy researchers, to explore what it means to get started in clinical academia. Drawing on different stages of the clinical academic journey, they discuss finding opportunities to get involved in research, balancing research with clinical practice, developing research skills and confidence, building supportive networks and navigating the challenges that can come with pursuing a clinical academic career.Whether you are an occupational therapist considering your first research project, looking for ways to develop your research experience alongside clinical practice, or wondering whether clinical academia could be part of your future, this conversation offers practical and honest advice to help you take the next step.

In this episode of Clinical Academia: Getting Started,host Dr Judith Johnson is joined by Professor Soo Downe, an experienced clinical academic, and Meg Hyslop-Peart, an early career researcher, to explore the realities of taking your first steps into research within Midwifery.

Drawing on their experiences at different stages of aclinical academic career, Soo and Meg discuss how they became involved in research, the opportunities that helped them get started, and the challenges they encountered along the way. Together, they share practical advice on finding funding opportunities, building supportive networks, balancing research alongside clinical practice, and developing the confidence to take that first step into research.

Whether you're considering your first research project orwondering if clinical academia could be part of your future career, this episode offers valuable insights from two. Midwifery researchers who have successfully navigated the journey.

In the first episode of Clinical Academia: Getting Started, host Dr Judith Johnson is joined by Professor Dawn Edge, an experienced clinical academic, and Laura McGarrigle, an early career researcher, to explore the realities of taking your first steps into research within Physiotherapy.

Drawing on their experiences at different stages of a clinical academic career, Dawn and Laura discuss how they became involved in research, the opportunities that helped them get started, and the barriers they encountered along the way. Together, they share practical advice, reflections, and encouragement for healthcare professionals who are curious about research but unsure where to begin.

Whether you're considering your first research project or wondering if clinical academia could be part of your future career, this episode offers valuable insights from two Physiotherapy researchers who have successfully navigated the journey.

Our host, Dr Judith Johnson, explains what to expect from this new podcast series is and who it is for...