Case study
Jennifer Andrews, Student, Centre for Doctoral Training in Prosthetics and Orthotics. She graduated in 2019 and specialises in research.
In Jennifer's words
"The best way to start out in research, is to partake in small audits. We are currently working on an e-learning Audit Module for TALUS, to help support Podiatrists with this process."
Jennifer's career journey
September 2016 - Began podiatry degree at University of Salford
November 2016 - Attended RCPod Conference. First insight into the wide scope podiatry has to offer, attending talks such as Professor Tony Redmond's on the pathways into research
July 2017 - Experiencing specialities. After completing her first year, Jennifer spent her summer holiday seeking out services offering different specialities to scope out her interest for career development
July 2018 - Focusing on research. Jennifer offered to help during the summer holidays at her university and was invited on an eight week internship for Great Foundations, where she assisted and partook in the research process
July 2019 - Summer internship. After graduatihg, Jennifer embarked on the Versus Arthritis internship, which allowed her to work closely with other AHPs.
September 2019 - Further education. Jennifer began her PhD pathway with a combined Masters embedded in the course, where she is working on her PhD research question with a unique multi-disciplinary team
2021 - Research Student Network. Jennifer began leading the RCPod's Research Student Network and continues to support undergraduate students in research careers.