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Content Collection: Careers in Clinical and Translational Research
By Science Careers Staff on April 15, 2011 1:30 PM
Learning How to Conduct Cancer Clinical Trials, by Karyn Hede, 25 March 2011. Training courses outline the challenges and opportunities in conducting cancer clinical trials. Q&A: Finding and Exploiting Cancer's Weaknesses, by Kate Travis, 25 March 2011. Clinician-investigator David read more
 
The Best of Science Careers, 2010
By Science Careers Staff on December 24, 2010 12:30 PM
It was a difficult year for careers in science but another good year for Science Careers. read more
 
Ghostwriters in the Medical Literature
By Susan Gaidos on November 12, 2010 12:30 PM
Despite new disclosure requirements, ghostwriters remain a threat to the integrity of the scientific literature as well as careers. read more
 
Perspective: Top 10 Tips for Mentors
By Philip S. CliffordJoan M. Lakoski on October 8, 2010 1:30 PM
Being an effective mentor requires being a good listener, setting boundaries, providing support and criticism, and celebrating milestones. read more
 
Perspective: The Successful Physician-Scientist of the 21st Century
By Andrew I. Schafer on May 28, 2010 1:30 PM
Young physician-scientists must learn to thrive despite a divided culture and rigid, anachronistic institutional structures and expectations. read more
 
The Team Science Revolution
By Kate Travis on March 11, 2010 11:35 AM
A commentary published this week in Science Translational Medicine takes on the issue of multidisciplinary team science. Lead author Nora Disis spoke with Science Careers about the topic. read more
 
Perspective: Three Crucial Questions When Applying to M.D.-Ph.D. Programs
By Skip Brass on October 16, 2009 1:30 PM
Is an M.D.-Ph.D. program right for me? Where should I apply? Where should I go? read more
 
Questions and Answers: Pursuing an M.D.-Ph.D.
By Association of American Medical Colleges on October 14, 2009 4:39 PM
This guide, adapted from AAMC, provides answers to frequently asked questions about M.D.-Ph.D. programs. read more
 
Dealing With Debt
By Karyn Hede on August 28, 2009 1:30 PM
Education debt can make it difficult for physician-scientists to stay on a research course. read more
 
Perspective: Top 10 Tips to Maximize Your Mentoring
By Joan M. Lakoski on August 14, 2009 1:30 PM
Cultivating and nurturing your mentoring relationships are essential, particularly in the complex landscape of clinical and translational research. read more