Doctors Academy

This book is invaluable for anyone aiming to publish in medical journals, both at an undergraduate and postgraduate level. Dr Neel Halder, MB ChB, MRCPsych, MSc, CT Dip., a Consultant Psychiatrist in the United Kingdom National Health Service and an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Manchester has created an easy to read practical guide to help anyone interested in publishing through what can feel like a complex area. He uses his years of experience as trainee editor of an International Royal College journal to provide some useful tips. This book is a must read for any medical student or doctor interested in publishing in medical/scientific journals, writing book chapters or aiming to simply enhance their understanding of the nuances of medical publishing.

• Before you start
1. Think of a question
2. Establish your target journal
3. Literature search made easy
4. The dreaded ethics
• During the write up
5. Establish the authorship
6. How to write it
7. Flatter the editor!
• After you submit
8. Knowing what peer reviewers look for (staying 1 step ahead)
9. What if you don't succeed at first
10. Celebrate and think about multiple publications (poster, book chapters etc).