A guide to clinical research supervision for psychiatrists: a mentoring approach

Abstract

Objectives:

To provide a guide for clinically-based psychiatrist supervisors of research projects for early career researchers.

Methods:

This paper will describe a mentoring framework for supervision, for psychiatrist clinical research supervisors and early career researchers.

Results:

The domains discussed include, across various aspects of a study: the role of the supervisor, project management, and where and when to seek advice.

Conclusions:

Supervision of clinical research can be a professionally rewarding experience for psychiatrists, as well as early career researcher supervisees.