Advancing Medical Radiation Technologist-Led Scholarship: Practical Advice for Ensuring Success

Karren Fader; Robert Gilbert

doi:10.1016/j.jmir.2009.09.004

Advancing Medical Radiation Technologist-Led Scholarship: Practical Advice for Ensuring Success

J Med Imaging Radiat Sci. 2009 Dec;40(4):155-159. doi: 10.1016/j.jmir.2009.09.004. Epub 2009 Dec 10.

Authors

Karren Fader¹, Robert Gilbert²

Affiliations

¹ School of Health Science, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
² School of Health Science, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Electronic address: [email protected].

PMID: 31051825
DOI: 10.1016/j.jmir.2009.09.004

Abstract

Although it is true that the process of translating a research idea into a publishable scientific review article or a fundable research grant proposal takes time, hard work, and commitment, a success in such work is immensely satisfying. The aim of this article is to provide some practical advice to scholars aspiring to scientific writing and/or research in the medical radiation technologies. The importance of developing effective mentor/mentee relationships and, an understanding of research design and the evidence-based decision making process, to success in scholarship, is discussed. Suggestions for the development of these attributes are provided.