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Post
Residency Training
In this pathway, the trainee completes the residency program and then
embarks on a formal research training program, often leading to a PhD. This
route usually involves research training during a research fellowship. The
major advantage of this route is the proximity of the research training to
the start of independent practice, allowing the trainee to "hit the ground
running" at the end of training. These programs may also provide for
research funding for a few years while starting an independent faculty
position. Some trainees elect to do research training outside a formal
graduate program in a research lab. The primary drawback of post residency
training, especially for those without a prior research background, is that
it often means a shorter duration of formal training in research, as the
personal and financial disincentives towards spending extra years pursuing a
PhD vs. beginning clinical practice become an issue for some. Depending on
the quality of the post-residency research experience, this route may not
necessarily be disadvantageous; though for some, it may make competition for
initial grants more difficult, at least in the short term, since their CV
may not reflect enough high quality work. Biomedical research is highly
competitive, so taking up your first faculty position with a strong CV is of
great benefit. |
