How I'd Build a Research Portfolio in 6 Months (NHS Specialty Training 2026)

If you're applying for NHS specialty training in 2026 and your CV feels thin on research, this video is for you. I break down a practical, month-by-month plan to build a credible medical research portfolio from zero — with NHS application tips that actually move the needle on your scorecard. What you'll learn: Which activities give the highest return on time for NHS specialty training applications (case reports, audits, teaching) A clear medical research planning timeline — one achievable goal per month, for 6 months How to find a research supervisor and what to say in your first email (word-for-word script included) How to use AI tools like Gemini and Claude ethically to accelerate your medical research paper writing Medical research publishing tips: how to submit abstracts to conferences and build a verifiable track record -How to go from zero research experience to a stronger, more competitive NHS job application CV Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction to NHS Specialty Training 00:41 - The Uncomfortable Truth About Applications 01:15 - What Actually Scores Points? 02:11 - Month 1: Finding Your Research Question 03:11 - Month 2 & 3: The Power of Case Reports 04:03 - Month 4: Starting an Audit Cycle 04:42 - Month 5: Submitting Abstracts to Conferences 05:14 - Month 6: Formalizing Your Teaching 05:45 - How to Find a Research Supervisor 06:14 - Step-by-Step Approach to Contacting Consultants 06:58 - Using AI Tools to Speed Up Research 07:41 - The Word-for-Word Email Script 08:45 - Summary & Final Advice Don’t forget to watch these also 😉 NHS Crisis 2026 - The "Window of Opportunity" Nobody is Talking About    • NHS Crisis 2026 - The "Window of Opportuni...   NHS Specialty Training in 12 Months? Here's Exactly How    • NHS Specialty Training in 12 Months? Here'...   The Harsh Reality of NHS Training - Should You Even Attempt It?    • The Harsh Reality of NHS Training - Should...   Hi, I’m Pasan Witharana, a cardiothoracic trainee and PhD researcher at Imperial College London. 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/ #NHSSpecialtyTraining #ResearchPortfolio #JuniorDoctors #IMGDoctor #MedicalResearch #NHSCareers #AcademicMedicine #MedicalEducation #CaseReport #NHSApplications