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The ideas needed for research will depend on the type of research you plan to perform. For example, ideas for a case report or a case series may arise from time spent meeting patients in clinic or on the wards. Ideas may come from discussing your interest in getting involved in research with a senior colleague (more in Chapter 2), or you may not need to come up with the idea at all, such as in the case of a collaborative project.

Ask yourself: what interests or excites me in research? This is one of the main things to bear in mind when thinking of ideas for your research. It can be difficult to stay motivated in research at times; however, if you pick a topic that you have genuine interest in, it will be far easier to continue with the project until the end. Another excellent way to get ideas for research is to draw on the experience of your seniors. Try to identify those people who have been involved in research in the past and discuss it with them. What led them to become involved in research? How did they start? Who did they talk to? This kind of discussion can be very important, and if your senior is receptive, then you can use this person as a role model/mentor over the course of your research career.