title: Academia and MMC: uncomfortable bed-fellows?
abstract: In the changing times of Modernising Medical Careers (MMC), the role of research in training remains unclear. Here we discuss the merits of research in surgical training, new avenues for academia during MMC and the obstacles that trainees may face.
authors.affiliation: Leeds Vascular Institute, The General Infirmary, Leeds. cderham@doctors.org.uk
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Derham
authors.forename: R S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Vohra
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Homer-Vanniasinkam
mesh_terms: D035843:Biomedical Research / Q000193:education*; D002321:Career Choice; D004501:Education, Medical / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005180:Faculty, Medical; D013502:General Surgery / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D007494:Ireland; D006113:United Kingdom