Academic and Research

The following are examples of achievements a potential Fellow might demonstrate if submitting in this category:
  • A postgraduate degree in research e.g. taught Masters with significant research component, MPhil, MD or PhD
  • Publications in peer-reviewed journals
  • A research post in university department, or substantive role within research network or accredited research practice
  • Membership of a research management or funding body (e.g. NHS R&D committee, RCGP Research Group, MRC)
  • Membership of the editorial board of a primary care research journal
  • Recipient of a national research award or personal research development award (e.g. John Fry medal, Research Council or NHS training fellowship)
  • Invitations to present research work at national or international meetings
  • Evidence of obtaining project grants or attracting research funding to undertake work relevant to general practice
  • Contribution to research capacity development e.g. by supervising research students
Particularly strong candidates in this category might have achieved one or more of the following:
  • A significant body of publications in the leading peer-reviewed journals
  • A senior position in a university department (Reader or Professor)
  • Award of Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences or of other Royal Colleges as a result of contributions to research
  • Evidence that his or her own research has had an impact on national policy or practice
  • Invitations to deliver eponymous lectures
  • Editorship of a primary care research journal
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