How to sit in the front of the plane Adrian J.B. Brady B.Sc, MD, - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

How to sit in the front of the plane Adrian J.B. Brady B.Sc, MD, FRCP(Glasg), FRCPE, FBHS, FESC, FAHA President, British Hypertension Society Associate Professor Consultant Cardiologist Glasgow Royal Infirmary Glasgow, UK

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How to sit in the front of the plane: Do’s - • Take your opportunities

How to sit in the front of the plane: Do’s - • Take your opportunities • Member of British Hypertension Research Group 1988 • Chairman of BHRG 1992-1996 • Member of BHS 1998 • Committee member of BHS 2005-2008 • Secretary of BHS 2008-2012 • Vice President BHS 2013-2015 • President BHS 2015-2017

How to sit in the front of the plane: Do’s - • Persistence

How to sit in the front of the plane: Do’s - • Persistence • Find a field of focus – finish projects • Learn to present well • Write up your PhD/MD • Model your CV on someone’s else's successful CV

How to sit in the front of the plane: Do’s - • Ask your Seniors/consultants questions and advice • Look at your seniors and see who you’d like to emulate (if any) • Set goals when you are a senior: – Research/private practice/scientific or clinical excellence/administration • Respect and interact with industry

How to sit in the front of the plane: Don'ts- • Lie about your degrees • Leave your colleague off a paper • Be over-familiar with junior colleagues

How to sit in the front of the plane: Do’s - • Move around

How to sit in the front of the plane: Do’s - • Move around • Be active/interested/involved –

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How to sit in the front of the plane: Be successful Be honourable Be friendly Be humble

How to sit in the front of the plane: Be friendly Be worthy