Whitley, GregoryWilson, Caitlin2023-03-032023-03-032022-06-01Whitely, G.A., and Wilson, C., 2022. Paramedics…Why do research? British Paramedic Journal, 7 (1), 1-2.1478-472610.29045/14784726.2022.06.7.1.1http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12417/1346Paramedics and other registered healthcare professionals choose from a variety of career pathways, broadly split into four categories: clinical practice, leadership and management, education and research (College of Paramedics, 2018). These roles do not exist in silos; instead they intertwine to form interesting and bespoke roles in a variety of settings. The choice of career pathway is highly individual, subject to personal preference and largely influenced by the sense of career achievement and satisfaction. Abstract published with permission.enEmergency Medical ServicesResearchParamedic PracticeProfessional DevelopmentReflective Practice