How to come up with a research idea

摘要

There is no dearth of interesting research questions in the world of medicine, and especially in psychiatry. The critical task, however, is to find an important question that you can answer easily, and ethically. Many aspiring clinical researchers have trouble at this starting point, and often give up, thinking that they do not have the innate ability, or aptitude for research. In my view, having a research "bent" is not an inborn trait, but an acquired skill. In this paper, I discuss some key considerations for the beginning researcher.