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Training pathways for Doctors

Specialised Foundation Programme

Specialised Foundation programmes for doctors are managed by the North West Thames Foundation School in partnership with Imperial College London and Health Education North West London.

NIHR Academic Clinical Fellow (ACF)

NIHR ACF's are specialty training posts that incorporate research in academic medicine alongside requirements in clinical training.

Clinical Research Training Fellow (CRTF)

CRTF schemes help support clinically active doctors in undertaking a full-time higher research degree.

Other senior Clinical Academic opportunities

NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturers (CL)

A programme for medical trainees who possess a higher degree and have a commitment to an academic career.

About the Integrated Academic Training Pathway

Information on the integrated clinical academic training pathway and how it is structured.

Information and help for new starters

Things to know and suggestions on maximising your full potential during clinical academic training at Imperial College London.

Useful links

Contact us

The CATO Team and Radiographers Incubator work on a Hybrid model, combining days in the office with days working from home – the best way to reach us is by email.

cato@imperial.ac.uk
radresearch@imperial.ac.uk

+44 (0)20 3313 7397