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. 1993 Apr;27(2):147–150.

The MB PhD Programme. Training to Be a Clinician Scientist in the UK

Timothy M Cox 1, Richard Wakeford 2
PMCID: PMC5396628  PMID: 8501673

Abstract

Rapid changes in the universities and in the organisation of the National Health Service are altering the perception of opportunity for clinical scientists in training. Cambridge University has established an integrated programme that combines training in scientific research and clinical medicine leading to the MB, BChir, and PhD degrees. The need for this and other options in the development of careers for aspiring medical researchers is reviewed here.

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Timothy M Cox, Professor of Medicine, Cambridge University School of Clinical Medicine.

Richard Wakeford, Educational Adviser, Cambridge University School of Clinical Medicine.


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