Entries are now being accepted for the Royal College of Physicians' (RCP's) member-exclusive Excellence in Patient Care Awards (EPCA) 2020, which will recognise, celeb

Research-active hospitals have improved outcomes for patients and many doctors regard research as an important part of their job and a very positive experience. 

Dr Chee-Seng Yee, consultant rheumatologist at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, offers advice on developing research activities.

Dr VJ Karthikeyan, a consultant cardiologist at the North Wales Cardiac Centre, encourages others to follow him in pursuing research in their medical career.