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Reflecting on research
1University of Tasmania. rachael.boland@utas.edu.au
Australian Family Physician
|May 9, 2006
Summary
This reflection covers the initial four months of a part-time academic general practice registrar role. It highlights the rewarding yet challenging aspects of research engagement for clinicians transitioning from full-time practice.
Area of Science:
- General Practice
- Medical Research
- Academic Medicine
Background:
- Transitioning from full-time clinical practice to academic general practice.
- Initial experiences as a part-time academic registrar.
Purpose of the Study:
- To reflect on the challenges and rewards of research in general practice.
- To share insights from the early stages of academic general practice training.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative reflection on personal experiences.
- Narrative review of the first four months in the role.
Main Results:
- Research engagement presents both significant challenges and rewards.
- The experience of exploring general practice research is deemed interesting and fulfilling.
Conclusions:
- Academic general practice offers a unique and valuable pathway for clinical research.
- The transition highlights the importance of supporting registrars in research endeavors.
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