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I am a recently qualified Podiatrist, I have been working inthe NHS for four months now. I previously worked in Sports Injuries and physiology after completing my first degree in Sports Therapy. Whilst I am enjoying my work and the benifits of a full time wage I still have a huge desire to continue into the field of research. I have had plenty of experience working alongside physiologists/practioners/researchers within the clinical lab settings so I understand what a PHD entails and the hard work and long hours invloved.

My background has naturally lead me to become quite proficient in biomechanics and lower limb injuries and I have been partaking in BMX clinics within my job. As I have already spent 6 years in undergrad study I am not so keen to go through the expense of another 1-3 years completing a masters degree. Does anyone know of a way of getting involved within podiatric research as a job or funded PHD without completing a masters?

Many Thanks

Goose

Hi Goose & to Podiatry Arena.

Just a thought............... Have you approached any universities RE: research fellowship?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Research_fellow

Hopefully one of our members will add more advice shortly. If not, repost your question in the education & research forum on the Arena.

Good luck.

Mandy

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Mandy Brooks
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Hi Goose,

If you were awarded an upper second or first class degree in podiatry, you can, as far as i understand, apply for a part or fully funded research position. I know of at least one one student from my cohort who has done this.

As you are Portsmouth based, i expect you know the Head of the Pod school in Southampton; Mike Potter. He is the person to approach regarding any positions available through the uni.

Cheers,
Bel

Thankyou for the welcome.

I must admit I previously thought a research fellow was something you could only think about after a PHD or period of research, so that is welcome news.

I was awarded a first class degree, however I have no specific proposal to put forward for a funded position. I guess I would need to find a consultant, company or research professor who already has a proposal in mind? I shall have a word with Mike, I have already spoken to a few other leads however nothing seems available at present, I think I need to be a little more patient!

Many thanks for both of your replies, gratefully received

Goose

Goose

Hi there

I am a recently qualified Podiatrist, I have been working in the NHS for four months now. I previously worked in Sports Injuries and physiology after completing my first degree in Sports Therapy. Whilst I am enjoying my work and the benifits of a full time wage I still have a huge desire to continue into the field of research. I have had plenty of experience working alongside physiologists/practioners/researchers within the clinical lab settings so I understand what a PHD entails and the hard work and long hours invloved.

My background has naturally lead me to become quite proficient in biomechanics and lower limb injuries and I have been partaking in BMX clinics within my job. As I have already spent 6 years in undergrad study I am not so keen to go through the expense of another 1-3 years completing a masters degree. Does anyone know of a way of getting involved within podiatric research as a job or funded PHD without completing a masters?

Many Thanks

Goose

Hi,

Well done for wanting to do some research.

If your degree is a 2.1 or First you will have little difficuty in being accepted for a Research Masters. Your NHS Trust may be willing to fund or part-fund this,
You can do a PhD at a later date.

If your degree is a 2.2 or below you will encounter problems in being accepted onto a research degree, and you would be better doing a taught Masters. I understand this is not the way you wish to go, but it is an option.

Cheers,

David

Hi goose, another here.
There are also country specific forums. They can be helpful places to post at times.

Cheers
Heather

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Victoria
Australia

Hi Goose

You could consider a Professional Doctorate. With a first class honours you may be able to bypass a masters and do a profession related research project at Doctorate level. You might be able to find funding or may have to fund it yourself but it is a further option.

Ian

Thanks Heather, I am open to advice or even posts from abroad so I shall do that.

A professional doctorate is one I have considered but where I am fairly new to the trust (and NHS) I presumed my chances would be slim, especially as others who have been there longer have shown interest in starting post grad modules etc and don't seem to have got all that far. Maybe its worth a 'serious' chat with the management though. Thanks Ian

Thanks David. I got a first however I think my chances of getting funding from my trust would be slim. I think I am just going to have to bite the bullet and prepare to fully fund myself and just hope that the trust allow me the time off to complete such a research masters.

I think I should get out the uni prospectus' once again :-)

I have merged the two threads on this.

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