The unique and award-winning Unofficial Guides series is a collaboration between senior students, junior doctors and specialty experts. This combination of contributors understands what is essential to excel on your course, in exams and in practice - as well as the importance of presenting information in a clear, fun and engaging way. Packed with hints and tips from those in the know, when you are in a hurry and need a study companion you can trust, reach for an Unofficial Guide.

This unique book provides a succinct introduction to how to pursue research, teaching or audit opportunities. You’ll find guidance on how to do a literature search, key concepts in statistics, and tips for science communication, critical appraisal and clinical governance - all written in a concise way that’s perfect for undergraduates.

Fully updated for its second edition, the Unofficial Guide to Medical Research, Audit and Teaching will be a day-to-day reference you use long after you’ve graduated.

• Step by step guide covering everything you need to know to undertake research, audit or teaching - easily accessible and all in one place
• Clearly laid out and easy to understand
• Practical tips and tricks - covers not just what you need to do, but also how to do it
• Includes a concise guide to medical statistics
• Convenient checklists for analysing the different types of research studies
• Guidance on finding research opportunities and how to approach a supervisor
• Tips for effective teaching
• Guidance for portfolios

• Updated information regarding specialised foundation programme
• Advice on working abroad - including Australia and New Zealand
• Information regarding hierarchy of evidence and n=1 studies
• Updated examples to explain statistical analysis techniques
• Introduction to clinical commissioning and policy development
• Use of social media and online communities for science communication
• Digital teaching
• New and emerging research areas including computational modelling