Clinical research in an academic psychiatry department: some general principles and case studies

Abstract

We conclude that a particular strength of a new research department at a medical school may be close collaborative research within clinical settings.

Be like water: a personal strategy for clinical psychiatric research

“…As most clinical academics are employed across both the university medical school and clinical health services, those engaged in clinical research will also have substantive teaching and clinical service roles. 3 This proves to be a constant juggling act, often with clinical needs supervening. Having protected time for the specific conduct of research, away from both clinical service and student teaching is crucial.…”