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.

Keywords: clinical research; guidelines; mentoring; project management; psychiatrist; supervision.