I Got My First Paper Published as an NHS Doctor — Here's Exactly How

Hi, I’m Pasan Witharana, a Cardiothoracic Surgical trainee and PhD researcher at Imperial College London. Getting your first research paper published feels impossible — until you understand the process. In this video, I walk you through the exact 5-step process I used to get my first paper accepted at a peer-reviewed journal, including the two rejections along the way and what I changed to get it right. Whether you're a junior doctor trying to build your NHS portfolio, an IMG strengthening your application, or a medical student who wants to start research — this is the honest guide I wish someone had given me. What you'll learn: -How to find a research question worth pursuing -How to approach supervisors (the right way) -Why your study design doesn't need to be complicated -How to structure your writing so it actually flows -Why rejection is part of the process — and what to do with it #medicalresearch #nhsdoctor #researchpaper #juniordoctor #img #nhs Subscribe for weekly videos on academic writing, research paper tips, literature review strategies, PhD productivity hacks, and career advice for medical professionals and researchers navigating the NHS and beyond.​ 📱 Instagram:   / itstechsurgeon   🌐 Website: https://pasanwitharana.com/