# Working class role models in academic medicine – Professor Philip Quirke

## TL;DR

This article highlights the journey of Professor Philip Quirke from a humble background to becoming a successful academic clinician.

## Contribution

The paper contributes a personal narrative and advice from an underrepresented background in academic medicine.

## Key findings

- Professor Quirke's journey from the East End of London to international acclaim is documented.
- He provides guidance for others from similar backgrounds aiming for success in academic medicine.

## Abstract

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Representation of researchers from underprivileged backgrounds in unknown in academic medicine. We present the inspiring experiences of Professor Philip Quirke describing his humble beginnings in the East End of London to becoming an internationally acclaimed academic clinician. Importantly he offers his advice on what someone from a similar background should consider with similar aspirations.