Careers in academic medicine
BMA Information note on the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR)
This document outlines the role and function of the NIHR, funding opportunities and how to get involved.Academic medicine in the NHS: driving innovation and improving healthcare
This paper sets out the synergies between medical education and medical research and why they are fundamental to the future success of the NHS.Medical Service Increment for Teaching (SIFT) funding report
This report, published in May 2007, examines the main funding flows for medical education, and then focuses specifically on one key aspect, the Service Increment for Teaching (SIFT) allocation and spending in England.'Cooksey Report' evidence session, January 2007
The response from the Medical Academic Staff Committee to the Science and Technology Committee request for evidence to inform 'Cooksey Report' evidence session.Written evidence from the Medical Academic Staff Committee to supplement Jonathan Fielden’s evidence to the Health Select Committee’s inquiry into NHS deficits, 2 November 2006
Evidence from the Committee on the impact of NHS deficits on academic medicine.Medical Academic Staff Committee response to the consultation on the Reform of higher education research assessment and funding, October 2006
The various issues facing medical academics in the proposed Research Assessment Exercise 2008 are discussed in response to this consultation.BMA response to review of UK health research, July 2006
The BMA's response to the Cooksey Review of UK Health Research, providing detailed comments and recommendations. In summary the BMA believes the proposed merger must not be to the detriment of what has been achieved separately by the MRC and the NHS Research and Development.Delivering Academic Medicine Conference, 7 December 2005
A report summarising the discussion of the conference on medical academic research and careers and focusing on what might be done to revitalise career options in teaching and education.Medical Academic Staff Committee response to the consultation on the Reform of higher education research assessment and funding, October 2006
The various issues facing medical academics in the proposed Research Assessment Exercise 2008 are discussed in response to this consultation.Research assessment exercise 2008 - survey of clinical academic and research staff, September 2005
A questionnaire was sent to clinical academics and research staff across the United Kingdom asking for views on reasonable assessments within the context of their work. This report presents the key findings of the survey.
BMA research grants for scientists and medical practitioners
The BMA offers grants for medical research that is either in progress or for prospective researchRead more here
Clinical trials internet resource
A resource to improve general knowledge of clinical trials and the process by which they are developedRead more here
Role models in academic medicine
To inspire the next generation of medical academic staff, more visible academic role models are neededRead more here
BMJ
The BMJ publishes original scientific studies, review and educational articles and papers on factors affecting healthRead more here