Training pathways for Doctors

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NIHR Academic Clinical Fellow (ACF)

Academic Foundation Programme

Academic 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.
Clinical Research Training Fellow (CRTF)

NIHR Academic Clinical Fellow (ACF)

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

NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer (ACL)

Clinical Research Training Fellow (CRTF)

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

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Other senior Clinical Academic opportunities

NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturers (ACL)

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

About the Integrated Academic Training Pathway

About the Integrated Academic Training Pathway

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

Information for new starters

Information and help for new starters

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