ISBN:
9780323881654
Copyright:
2026
Publication Date:
12-30-2024
Page Count:
200
Imprint:
Elsevier
List Price:
$29.99
Doctorate: Finding your Way as a Healthcare Professional in Research - Elsevier E-Book on VitalSource (Retail Access Card), 1st Edition
by Janet Deane, PhD, MSc, BSc, MCSP
Elsevier eBook on VitalSource - Access Card
ISBN:
9780323881654
Copyright:
2026
Publication Date:
12-30-2024
Page Count:
200
Imprint:
Elsevier
List Price:
$29.99
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- The only title on the market written from the perspective of healthcare professionals rather than those already embedded in academia – provides real-life insights and advice
- Written in a personal, conversational style – easy to read for busy healthcare professionals
- Encourages self-reflection – how your values and background can inform your future research career
- Tips for grant and fellowship applications, and how to persist beyond failure
- Advice on time management, supervision and mentorship, work-life balance and how to meet your goals
- Support for maintaining your physical and mental health from those who have been through it too
- Interviews with a diverse range of UK nurses, midwives and allied health professionals who are either currently on or have successfully navigated the journey
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SECTION 1 Finding Your Way in Doctoral Research
1 A Personal Journey
2 The Doctoral Process
3 Funding Your Way
4 Project Management
5 Supervision and Mentorship
6 Personal Development and Career Planning
7 Health and Well-Being
8 The Doctoral Parent and Caregiver
9 Academic Writing
10 Thesis Writing
11 Viva Voce
12 Celebrating Success
13 Paying It Forward
SECTION 2 Interviews With Experienced Healthcare
Professionals Involved in Research
14 Overview of Interviews With Experienced Healthcare Professionals
in Research
15 Undertaking a Professional Doctorate
16 Applying for Doctoral Funding and Learning From Experience
17 The Reality of Doctoral Project Management
18 Reflections From an Experienced Doctoral Supervisor and Mentor
19 Doctoral Development and Career Planning
20 Health and Well-Being From the Perspective of a Doctoral Student
21 Experience of Being a Doctoral Parent
22 Writing Your Way
23 Writing a Doctoral Thesis From the Perspective of an Experienced
Examiner
24 The Viva Voce Is Your Time to Shine
25 Celebrate Your Impact and Success
26 Share Your Privilege
SECTION 3 Conclusions
SECTION 4 Resources
Index
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