title: [Power in the PhD programme].
abstract: This article describes the role of power in the world of biomedical research. On the basis of some examples, I intend to demonstrate the influence of power, or its misuse, on PhD students and supervisors, and how this may have a negative effect on the research of PhD students. I will then outline how the biomedical research field can prevent these practices, and how it can create a better and more inspiring atmosphere for young, enthusiastic and talented researchers.
authors.affiliation: Vrije Universiteit, Faculteit Geesteswetenschappen, afd. Filosofie, Amsterdam.
authors.forename: J K
authors.initials: JK
authors.lastname: Tijdink
mesh_terms: D035843:Biomedical Research; D004500:Education, Graduate; D006801:Humans; D011209:Power, Psychological