The Academic Paediatrics Association (GBI) is committed to the promotion of Academic Paediatrics and Child Health, open to all levels of clinical and non-clinical academic staff, and those with NHS appointments, who are actively involved in research and teaching related to paediatrics and child health in the UK and Eire. The aims of the Association are to promote excellence in research relevant to child health and to support the teaching of paediatrics. Read more.
President: Professor Paul Winyard
Secretary: Professor Howard Clark
Treasurer: Professor Andrew Wilkinson
Tue 26 Sep 2023
This 'how to guide' was jointly developed by the Academic Paediatrics Association (GB and Irelend), the UK Experimental Arthritis Treatment Centre for Children (EATC for Children) and the RCPCH.
This is a perfect stepping-on point for anyone interested in paediatrics or already committed paediatric trainees to explore more about academic careers. There are tips on many areas such as improving your applications, academic checklists, writing a compelling PhD proposal and case studies outlining career journeys by your predecessors. Don't be surprised by the amazing variety of paths travelled - there is hope for us all.
Access it here: https://academictoolkit.org/
The University of Cambridge and Department of Paediatrics invites applications for the position of Professor of Paediatrics (Honorary Consultant) and Head of Department of Paediatrics.
Closing date 9:00am, Monday 17th June, 2024. Further details from https://candidates.perrettlaver.com/vacancies/4202/Jobsac/professorofpaediatricshonoraryconsultantheadof_department/; quoting the reference number 7260.