One of my medical students has a fantastic story to explain why she wants to specialise in obstetrics and gynaecology. As a pre-clinical medical student, before she had ever stepped […]
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Victoria Twigg: Training in the NHS needs to be tailored to “Generation Y”
A report on remuneration by The Doctors’ and Dentists’ review body (DDRB) discussed the changing needs of the younger workforce, often referred to as “Generation Y.” These are trainees and junior […]
Nick Watts and Pauline Castres: Will Michael Gove go from a “shy green” to a climate leader?
Temperatures in the UK have soared to 34°C this week, and the UK Met Office has issued its second highest heatwave alert. A number of European countries, including Spain, Portugal, […]
Abraar Karan: Has medical education done a disservice to new physicians?
With thousands of newly minted physicians around the United States and internationally about to start their medical internships, teaching hospitals, residents, and attending physicians are gearing up for what has […]
Martin McKee: The Brexit negotiations have started, but are they going anywhere?
Regardless of what happens with Brexit negotiations, there are now three fundamental threats to the NHS and health policy in the UK, says Martin McKee […]
Giles Maskell: The practice of radiology needs to change
Current working models and poorly designed working environments need to be improved […]