Publications

INTRODUCTION

Research in health care is essential in providing optimal- and evidence-based treatments. Although typically regarded as a domain of academic institutions, research in private practice is important and can be rewarding at various levels. The proportion of physicians in private clinical practice is more than that in academic institutes. They cater to a larger population, underlining the need for research in the private practice settings. Mentorship is another aspect that deserves attention. Accomplished mentors can guide earnest mentees in realizing their full potential.[1] While this is well established in academic institutes, finding a mentor in private practice can be difficult.

This review aims to “help” endocrinologists currently in private practice with an interest in research by offering information and guidance needed to initiate high-quality research. Here, we have addressed some of the challenges in conducting research in private practice and attempted to provide a few solutions to simplify this task. The impetus for this article came from a talk delivered to a group of young endocrinologists, most of whom were in private practice, in a meeting organized by the Endocrine Society of India (ESI)