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Partha Kar: Prioritising UK medical graduates could be a risky reset

bmj · 2026-01-15 · canonical JSON source

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The government has now made explicit its intention to prioritise UK graduates for NHS training posts.12 The bill, introduced by the health secretary, Wes Streeting, represents a decisive shift in workforce policy, responding to growing frustration over competition for posts, alongside ongoing industrial disputes.3 While its stated aim—aligning medical training with national workforce needs—is understandable, the practical consequences may prove more problematic than anticipated.