ALT “There is a ‘shortage’ of clinical educators in the NHS - we need bright young people, like you, to step into these important roles, to train the doctors of the future.” - CONNECT Programme faculty (anonymous)

ALT “The clinical education research field is still quite small and so people may not find many research role models in their home institutions. That’s why national research networks and connections are important.” - CONNECT Programme faculty (anonymous)

ALT “The quality of clinical education and training has a huge impact on patient care, so we need it to be evidence-based rather than relying on what we think works.” - CONNECT Programme faculty (anonymous)

ALT “For too long clinical education research has relied on ad hoc funding. Continued infrastructure funding from NIHR via the Incubator is essential to grow capacity and capability in the field, and to ensure patients can benefit from improved clinical education and training.” - CONNECT Programme faculty (anonymous)