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The old adage of “publish or perish” bears some truth. As the lines between “academic” and “community” practice blur, more physicians are expected to participate in “scholarly activities.” Such activities will be required regardless of career path in clinical care, education, research, or administration. A successful research project can set oncology hopefuls apart from other applicants and can drive conversations at interviews. Research can also provide opportunities to attend conferences, where networking with other researchers is critical to one’s work and general career development. For oncologists, peer-reviewed publications are an objective indicator of productivity, an important component of annual assessments, and an integral component of university promotion processes.  Although research is not for everyone, seeing a project through to peer-reviewed publication carries great merit because of the effort and persistence it requires. Previous publications have outlined how to conduct research1,2 and the importance of having a good mentor3–6. We hope that the present article, with its 10 pragmatic tips, will help junior researchers ultimately to publish their work. Although not every point is supported by a peer-reviewed publication (or at times by specific evidence), our tips are derived from conversations with other researchers and from our own experiences with editing, publishing, and (we must admit) countless rejections. As authors, we reflect all stages of training—university graduate (SM), resident (MF), research fellow (CJ), junior faculty (AA), and old-timer (MC)—and we hope that the “pearls,” while not telling the whole story, will at least provoke lively debate.

Publishing Clinical Research: Ten Pearls for Oncology Trainees and Junior Oncologists