ECAT is a flagship Wellcome PhD programme for clinicians, open to medics & vets who have demonstrated the potential to pursue a career as an academic clinician.

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Recruitment for the next ECAT intake (August 2025) is now live: Health & Care Professionals bit.ly/3BwaPFn #clinicalphd #ecat #clinicalacademic @wellcometrust

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Recruitment for the next ECAT intake (August 2025) is now live: Medical, Surgical & GP stream bit.ly/4exL5qK #clinicalphd #ecat #clinicalacademic @wellcometrust

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Added to Prof Rustam Al-Shahi Salman’s list of prizes - possibly the most prestigious yet. #ecatquizwinner2023 #ecatretreat
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What an inspiring and enjoyable couple of days with an incredibly talented and brilliant bunch. #ecatretreat #clinicalphd @wellcometrust
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Ready for our first ever ECAT Retreat at the beautiful Peebles Hydro Hotel. #clinicalphd @wellcometrust
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ECAT (Edinburgh Clinical Academic Track) retweeted
RECRUITING NOW for up to 5 outstanding individuals to join in '23. ECAT-i Clinical Lectureships combine clinical training & a @wellcometrust #phdforhealthprofessionals. Open to all med & surg specialties & primary care professionals from all across the UK. bit.ly/3DTpQjr
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ECAT (Edinburgh Clinical Academic Track) retweeted
ECAT-i NMAHP vacancies: up to 5 Clinical Lectureships offering @wellcometrust #phdforhealthprofessionals for outstanding NMAHPs (incl pharmacists) with experience & aspirations for a clinical academic career. Unrivalled opps for the right people. D/L 01/12 bit.ly/3NAfFDx
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ECAT (Edinburgh Clinical Academic Track) retweeted
ECAT-i Veterinary Clinical Lectureships - now recruiting for the 2023 intake. Posts offer @wellcometrust PhD for Health Professionals with combined clinical training. Unparalleled opportunities for the right people who have drive and ambition. Apply here bit.ly/3Evf17B
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Just two days left to apply. Deadline 17:00hrs Fri 21/10. Exciting opportunity to build on and develop your #clinicalacademic career in #Edinburgh.
RECRUITING up to 5 SCREDS Postdoc Clinical Lecturers. Posts combine specialist clin training with enhanced academic & research opportunities. Must have PhD/MD, GMC reg & NTN. Must be able to demonstrate a commitment to academic medicine. Apply by 21 Oct: bit.ly/3VgSba6
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RECRUITING up to 5 SCREDS Postdoc Clinical Lecturers. Posts combine specialist clin training with enhanced academic & research opportunities. Must have PhD/MD, GMC reg & NTN. Must be able to demonstrate a commitment to academic medicine. Apply by 21 Oct: bit.ly/3VgSba6

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Many congratulations to #ecat Co-Director @DrAzizSheikh who has been knighted for his work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Academic knighted for services to Covid-19 research independent.co.uk/news/uk/un…
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An excellent day spent in excellent company hearing about excellent science. #ecat #clinicalphd @wellcometrust
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ECAT (Edinburgh Clinical Academic Track) retweeted
Alex Walker getting proceedings underway at this year's @EcatTrack Away Day in beautiful surroundings of the Playfair Library @uniofedinburgh
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ECAT Away Day 2022! Looking forward to welcoming everyone soon. #ecat #clinicalphd @wellcometrust
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