The unique and award-winning Unofficial Guides series is a collaboration between senior students, junior doctors and specialty experts. This combination of contributors understands what is essential to excel on your course, in exams and in practice – as well as the importance of presenting information in a clear, fun and engaging way. Packed with hints and tips from those in the know, when you are in a hurry and need a study companion you can trust, reach for an Unofficial Guide.This unique book provides a succinct introduction to how to pursue research, teaching or audit opportunities. You'll find guidance on how to do a literature search, key concepts in statistics, and tips for science communication, critical appraisal and clinical governance – all written in a concise way that's perfect for undergraduates.Fully updated for its second edition, the Unofficial Guide to Medical Research, Audit and Teaching will be a day-to-day reference you use long after you've graduated. - Step by step guide covering everything you need to know to undertake research, audit or teaching – easily accessible and all in one place - Clearly laid out and easy to understand - Practical tips and tricks – covers not just what you need to do, but also how to do it - Includes a concise guide to medical statistics - Convenient checklists for analysing the different types of research studies - Guidance on finding research opportunities and how to approach a supervisor - Tips for effective teaching - Guidance for portfolios - Updated information regarding specialised foundation programme - Advice on working abroad – including Australia and New Zealand - Information regarding hierarchy of evidence and n=1 studies - Updated examples to explain statistical analysis techniques - Introduction to clinical commissioning and policy development - Use of social media and online communities for science communication - Digital teaching - New and emerging research areas including computational modelling