The Academy of Medical Sciences is an independent body that represents the whole spectrum of medical science. Our mission is to ensure better healthcare through the rapid application of research to the practice of medicine.

Formed 1996 Extensive activities to influence policy - through reports and other routes A core objective is to attract and develop the brightest individuals to careers in the medical sciences. Portfolio of activities to support aspiring clinical academics. About the Academy

Formed 1996 Extensive activities to influence policy About the Academy

Our elected Fellows are central to our success Over 900 leading medical scientists from hospitals and general practice, academia, industry and the public service comprise our fellowship.

Our vision is to create an independent professional headquarters for the Academy in the heart of medical London that will provide an intellectual hone for Fellows and a focal point for the UK’s medical science community.

A core objective: Campaign for the development, protection and promotion of careers for academics in the medical sciences and encourage good practice in training and development.

The Academy has two standing committees: 1.Academic Careers Committee (clinical), Chaired by Professor Patrick Sissons FMedSci 2. Academic Careers Committee (non-clinical), Chaired by Professor Keith Gull CBE FRS FMedSci

Providing expert input 1. Modernising Medical Careers Inquiry The Academy’s input was incorporated into the final recommendations. 2. Guidelines on reviewing clinical academic training and progress ‘Supplementary Guidelines for the Annual Review of Competence Progression (ARCP) for Speciality Registrars undertaking joint clinical and academic training programmes’. Approved by PMETB

benefit from experience of senior colleagues who are independent Mentors are taken from the Academy’s 900-strong Fellowship. National Mentoring Scheme - partnership with DH/ NIHR

Balance between research and clinical commitments. Career planning and job applications. skills such as leadership and negotiation. networks and collaborations effective management of students and staff.

Feedback from a Clinician Scientist Fellow: ‘I have been using local mentors in the university so far, which has worked well for my research but now I am needing to consider advice on longer aims and direction which, I believe, is more difficult for these local mentors to provide impartially.’

Activities to provide support to junior academic trainees - ACF’s, Clinical Training Fellows and MB PhD students. Outreach scheme November 2007

Buddy Groups New pilot scheme Brings together 5-6 pre-doctoral clinical academics from within a region and/or speciality. Led by a more senior clinical academic. career development, share ideas, knowledge, experiences and contacts.

Mentoring and Outreach events Regional meetings and events Understand how to use mentoring. Hear from funders about fellowships and grants Learn about policy developments Engage in open debate. Hear inspirational talks. Establish effective networks amongst peers and colleagues.

Mentoring and Outreach events Liverpool – Monday 29th September Cambridge – Wednesday 19th November London – Monday 24th November Career pathways of Brian Greenwood, Mark Walport, Baroness Finlay of Llandaff and Fran Balkwill Foulkes Foundation Prize winner Robin Ali

AMS / MRS Clinical Research Champions Professor John Iredale FMedSci, Edinburgh Professor Fiona Karet FMedSci, Cambridge Professor Michael Levin FMedSci, London Professor Peter Mathieson FMedSci, Bristol Professor Julian Sampson FMedSci, Cardiff Professor Moira Whyte FMedSci, Sheffield Professor David Adams FMedSci, Birmingham Professor Patrick Johnston, Belfast

Visiting Lecturer Programme Examples include: The broad issue of stem cell biology & the therapeutic potential of stem cells - Professor Geoffrey Raisman FRS FMedSci The biology of obesity and its links to diabetes - Professor Stephen O’Rahillly FRS FMedSci medical students and postgraduate researchers. research areas not undertaken by local institutions motivate students to consider academic pathway. Piloted at Peninsula Medical School Rolled out to Cardiff, Dundee, Leeds, UEA and York.

Foulkes Foundation Medal Professor Robin Ali FMedSci, Professor of Molecular Genetics, Institute of Ophthalmology, University College London. Academy’s ‘Pathways’ event on the 24th November 2008 at The Wellcome Collection, London. New biannual award Recognising excellence:

Clinician Scientist Fellowship Scheme Partnership with The Health Foundation and the Primary Immunodeficiency Association. The Health Foundation recently committed further £4,300,000. Five new awards were made in June Direct support:

AMS / MRS / RCP annual meeting - February 26th 2008 Free Registration Large cash prizes!

New funding schemes ! 1. Starter Grants for Clinical Lecturers £30K over two years, to support research costs Application deadline: January UK/Middle East Exchange Fellowships Opportunities for medical scientists to spend up to four weeks in another country Application deadline: January

Contact details: Mentoring: Grants: Further information: e-bulletin