5 min 0 Blog Blocks or days of research as an ACF/ACL? [Blog 020] Jake P. Mann November 26, 2024 One of the most common questions in planning a clinical academic career is whether you…
4 min 0 Blog Gastro or liver? [Blog 019] Jake P. Mann September 18, 2024 One of the most common discussions I have with paediatric trainees is about doing either…
3 min 1 Blog Imposter syndrome [Blog 018] Jake P. Mann September 1, 2024 It has been some time since I have written publicly about research and clinical work,…
3 min 0 Books Four thousand weeks by Oliver Burkeman Jake P. Mann December 5, 2023 Think about just how little time we have Four thousand weeks by Oliver Burkeman was…
9 min 0 Blog How to get started in research [Blog 017] Jake P. Mann November 20, 2023 TL;DR: Before launching into the how, I suggest clarifying why do research. For me: [The…
5 min 1 Blog How I picked my research field [Blog 016] Jake P. Mann October 25, 2023 Four questions to help decide what to work on There are three key decisions in…
4 min 0 Books Radical candor by Kim Scott Jake P. Mann September 20, 2023 Giving feedback well requires you to challenge individuals whilst caring for them Radical candor by…
4 min 0 Blog From Stress to Satisfaction: Building a Supportive Culture in Clinical Departments [Blog 015] Jake P. Mann July 27, 2023 Feeling valued, optimise responsibility, and empower trainees to combat burnout. Stress and burnout are common…
3 min 0 Blog Advice I wish I had earlier [Blog 014] Jake P. Mann July 25, 2023 There are three pieces of advice that I wish I had taken on board at…
5 min 1 Blog An alternative view on work-life balance [Blog 013] Jake P. Mann July 23, 2023 Dispel myths, focus on one thing at a time, and diversify your identity. Improving work-life…
5 min 2 Blog How early decisions infleunced my career [Blog 012] Jake P. Mann June 18, 2023 The surprising influence of early choices on your clinical destiny. Life involves millions of decisions.…
3 min 1 Books The squiggly career by Helen Tupper & Sarah Ellis Jake P. Mann June 11, 2023 Unlocking career success: embracing the non-linear path to professional fulfilment The squiggly career by Helen…
6 min 0 Blog Clinical-academic careers: PhD decisions [Blog 011] Jake P. Mann May 28, 2023 Suggestions on doing a PhD as a clinician Over the last 6-9 months I’ve spoken…
3 min 0 Blog Clinical(-academic) interview tips [Blog 008] Jake P. Mann December 14, 2022 A fulfilling career is a critical component of a fulfilling life. A job can be…
4 min 0 Books So good they can’t ignore you by Cal Newport Jake P. Mann July 20, 2022 Develop unique skills to create a meaningful career. So good they can’t ignore you by…
5 min 0 Blog Effective altruism & high-impact medicine from sub-specliaty [Blog 007] Jake P. Mann July 17, 2022 This blog is adapted from my episode on the HI-Med Podcast. What is effective altruism…
4 min 0 Books Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert Jake P. Mann April 23, 2022 We are merely vectors that bring creative ideas into being. Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert…
4 min 0 Blog Struggling to differentiate: on the need to encourage doctors to cultivate specialist interests [Blog 004] Jake P. Mann April 23, 2022 If you are a UK doctor applying for speciality training, there is no incentive to…