The IAT programme at King’s operates across King’s Health Partners (King’s College London, Guy’s and St Thomas’, King’s College Hospital, and South London and Maudsley). The programme has been running since 2006 and has trained over 400 clinical academics.

Medical and dental trainees can join the scheme at two stages during their specialty training: as an Academic Clinical Fellow (ACF) or an Academic Clinical Lecturer (CL).

What is an Academic Clinical Fellow?

Academic Clinical Fellows (ACFs) are trainees in the early stages of their specialty training with outstanding potential for a career in academic medicine or dentistry. Fellowships last for a maximum of three years (four years for GPs). ACFs spend 75% of this time in specialty clinical training and 25% of the fellowship undertaking research and/or education training.

ACFs also benefit from the bespoke Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Research Methods (PGCert) course at King’s, which develops trainee knowledge, technical and transferable skills in translational research, and evidence-based healthcare.

What is an Academic Clinical Lecturer?

Academic Clinical Lecturers (CLs) are advanced in their specialty training, have obtained a doctoral research degree and have outstanding potential for continuing a career in academic medicine or dentistry.

Lectureships last a maximum of four years and are split equally between specialty clinical training and research/education training. At the end of the lectureship, CLs will have completed their specialty training.

How do I apply?

Applications are made through Oriel. If you have any questions about the programme, you can get in touch with the IAT team by emailing IATadmin@kcl.ac.uk.

Support for current ACFs and CLs

Current trainees on the King’s IAT programme can access information and support on the IAT SharePoint.