Reflecting on a career as a clinical academic in gastroenterology

Finding your feet in clinical academia can be hard, but clinical academics are vital to the success of the health service and the health of the nation. Academic success is determined not by intellect, but rather by selecting the right people to work with, as well as developing and honing academic-specific skills and behaviours, such as time management and priority setting. This article discusses the determinants of success as a clinical academic and provides a framework of advice to maximise the likelihood of a long and successful academic career.