The Tenacious Student

Non-academic to a PhD

Dr. Carol A Samuel

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Dr Carol A Samuel
05 August 2021

Memoirs; Reflexology

Completing a PhD is a huge undertaking and not one that students should take on lightly. At the age of 45 I started my nine-year journey to gain the world's first PhD in reflexology and pain management as a non-academic in a Science Faculty that did not have a dedicated department of Complementary Medicine.

There was extraordinarily little prior research in reflexology from which to draw evidence and I was faced with pulling out all the stops, mentally, emotionally, and physically to secure a science-based qualification at the highest level.

Don't be fooled by the title this isn't just a story of human achievement, but about the challenges of gaining a PhD as a non-academic against the backdrop of life in real terms, in a faculty that neither particularly wanted nor needed me - no holds barred.

This is an inspirational memoir written in a conversational style that includes texts about research, the science behind it and provides a biographical insight into my life at the time, whilst fighting battles of inadequacy, self-confidence, self-expression, trauma, devastation, and life-changing health issues.

It provides an insight that will help guide you and make clear how involved research in complementary and alternative medical practices can be.

As a PhD student you can expect to be overwhelmed but the process involved in this academic journey doesn't prepare you for what you can expect in the longer term, nor how you can manage life alongside the path to one of the highest academic achievements available today.

Time, money, and commitment are just a few of the things you need to consider on a path that is often lonely, selfish, and incredibly bumpy.

Learning how to read the literature, critique and review it, managing academic writing, being your own motivator and inspiration are all part of the process. In a world of perfectionists, learning can make you vulnerable and can ultimately change the person you thought you were. Finding out what inspires you about your research and how you can use that to sustain and remain on your academic journey is all that provides focus, and in that you can find your strength and determination.

I found my strength, and in that also my power and commitment to achieve my goals and if I can do it, you can too.

In writing this book I hope to encourage you to think about research in reflexology, research in pain management or just simply research within your own field of study from an informed perspective.

By: Dr. Carol A Samuel
Imprint: Dr Carol A Samuel
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 244mm, Width: 170mm,
ISBN: 9781999379803
ISBN 10: 1999379802
Pages: 230
Publication Date: 05 August 2021
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Dr Carol Samuel started her career in complementary medicine in 1994 and was the first person in the world to achieve a PhD in reflexology and pain management. Her professional acclaim for excellence in the field of research, for pain management, injury prevention and rehabilitation, and as a tutor has been recognised by her peers and the public alike. She has published in both national and international press and in peer reviewed journals and is an invited speaker at conferences worldwide both medical and complementary. Her aim has always been to try and bridge the gap between orthodox medical practices and complementary therapy support through science, clinical reasoning and understanding in pain management through both online and face to face learning.