Open Access

MINI REVIEW

How to get involved in clinical research: helpful tips

Kevin A. Diaz¹, Philippe E. Spiess^2,3,4, Andrea Necchi⁵, Roger Li², Marco Bandini⁶, Herney Andrés García-Perdomo^1,7

1 UROGIV Research Group, Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Universidad del Valle, Cali, Colombia
2 Department of Genito-Urinary Oncology, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, Florida, USA
3 Department of GU Oncology and Tumor Biology, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, Florida, USA
4 Urology and Oncology, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA
5 Urological Research Institute (URI), IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy
6 Vita-Salute San Raffaele University Hospital, Urology Department, Urological Research Institute, Milan, Italy
7 Division of Urology/Uro-Oncology, Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Universidad del Valle, Cali, Colombia
Address correspondence to Dr. Dr. Herney Andrés García-Perdomo, Department of Surgery/Urology, School of Medicine, Universidad del Valle, Cali, Colombia

Canadian Journal of Urology 2022, 29(1), 11024-11026.

Abstract

Research is very competitive but vital in medical training at all levels and disciplines. Given the evidence-based practice, people are reinforced to adopt a constant change attitude and critically appraise all the literature to make the best medical decisions. Nonetheless, the motivation to generate new knowledge and scientific research is relegated to small groups due to multiple factors. Such as the lack of research education from early stages in medical training, the absence of early results, and the lack of mentors willing to sponsor a person who wants to begin this way. This mini review would like to highlight the importance of pursuing a medical research career; therefore, we recommend beginning in the long run.

---

Keywords

---