Global research disparity

In some parts of the world, such as the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States of America (USA), engaging in medical research is a natural part of a doctor's journey.In fact, it is quite common for doctors to achieve a Master's degree or PhD in addition to their clinical postgraduate training, sometimes as a prerequisite to better employment opportunities or out of a genuine passion for academia.In other parts of the world, however, medical research is a luxury, not widely available even to those doctors who are passionate about it.This article will examine both sides of the coin.Countries will not be referred to as high, middle or low income as has become the norm, nor will the older dichotomy of developed and developing countries be used.There exist high-income countries which, despite their higher GDP, have yet to achieve the necessary benchmarks in other areas (including education and research) to be classified as developed countries.To avoid naming countries, the article will refer to geographical locations as either researchinherent (where research is a commodity) or research-deficient environments (where research is a luxury).Even in research-inherent countries, certain hospitals or institutions may be research-deficient, particularly in peripheral or rural areas.The reader will naturally be able to locate their specific country or institution within this divide.