Clinical Research and Your Career.

Hi there, Joyce here;

Let’s talk about the “R” word: Research.

More specifically — Clinical Research.

Because for many of us in healthcare, that word still feels like a mountain meant for professors with double-barrel titles and endless journal subscriptions.
You know the type — publishing studies like “The Genome-wide Association of XYZ” that you need Google to understand.

Sound familiar? Same here.

But something shifted this week.
After sharing a post on LinkedIn asking whether clinical research still moves the needle in real-world care, the response was overwhelming — and surprisingly positive.

It turns out:
🩺 Healthcare professionals do care about research
📊 Many want to get involved, but don’t know where to start
🧠 And most of us already have what it takes — we just need a mindset shift

So this week’s letter is all about breaking down the myth:
That research is for “them” and not for us.
Let’s rethink that — and start small, right where we are.

🚨 The Myth: You need a PhD, a supervisor, and a fancy lab to start research.

🩺 The Truth: You can start where you are — with what you already see.

Think about it: you’ve probably seen
– An unusual presentation of a common illness
– A medication side effect that surprised you
– A delay in care that cost a patient more than it should have

These are all seeds for clinical research — especially if you’re still working in hospitals or community care.

🛠️ Here’s how you can start (without quitting your day job):

1. Start with a case report— Pick an interesting or educational case. Write what you observed, how it was managed, and what others can learn from it.

2. Join a team— Look for clinicians in your hospital who are already working on something. Offer to help with literature reviews or data entry.

3. Write reflections—don't underestimate narrative medicine or reflective writing. A strong personal account is valid and publishable.

4. Use research platforms—check out ResearchGate, Cureus, or even submit to local medical journals.

💡 Why It Matters:

Whether you want to go into policy, digital health, or academia or just gain clarity — research builds credibility and teaches you how to ask better questions.

And better questions lead to better care, better innovations, and better you.

🐝 From one Medic to Another

If you’re thinking of going into public health, AI, or global health roles, having a research track record (even if small) sets you apart. It shows curiosity, discipline, and impact.

📝 Your Next Move:
Can you identify one clinical case that taught you something? Write down the key points—that’s your research seed.

If you want support, reply to this email. Let’s turn that moment into something meaningful.

📩 P.S. One of our upcoming interviews is with a doctor who transitioned into public health research after just submitting a few case studies. You don’t want to miss it.

Got a research win or a story to share? Hit reply—you might be featured next.

Doing more with your degree starts with asking better questions.
And sometimes, the first one is, why not me?

💼Who is Hiring

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Till next week,
Joyce
Curator, HealthLista