Research-Focused Careers for Paramedics

Practical guidance for aspiring and established clinical academic paramedics

In Research-focused Careers for Paramedics, a team of distinguished paramedic researchers provide practical guidance to support clinical academic career development. Written to support paramedics across the globe who have an interest in research, this book offers a guide through the stages of a research-focused career, from novice to expert. Supported by international case studies from 15 paramedics at various stages of their own research-focused career, this book provides real-world guidance for aspiring and established clinical academic paramedics.

Readers will find:

• Expert advice on career development, mentorship, networking and funding applications for research grants and fellowships
• Comprehensive explorations of the paramedic education systems across multiple countries
• Practical discussions of the authors’ four-stage career model of paramedic research: novice, competent, proficient, expert
• Real-world case studies shedding light on the opportunities and challenges posed by each stage of the paramedic research career model

Perfect for practicing paramedics with an interest in research, Research-focused Careers for Paramedics will also benefit students of paramedicine and researchers with a background in paramedicine.

Gregory Adam Whitley is a Paramedic Research Fellow for the East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust, and an Associate Professor in Paramedic Science at the University of Lincoln, UK.

Scott Munro is a Critical Care Paramedic for the South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, and a Lecturer in Paramedic Practice at the University of Surrey, UK.