So you have successfully secured not only a place to study an MD or PhD but also the funds for this work -congratulations! Now the hard work begins. The following is a list of unwritten rules and tips which will assist you in undertaking your research. These pearls of perceived wisdom are gleaned from personal experience, colleagues who have also undertaken recent research degrees, and a brilliant book entitled The unwritten rules of PhD research, written by Petre and Rugg.
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