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Topol Review

We're calling for evidence from experts across the NHS and the technology sector to support the Topol Technology Review as the interim report is published today

HEE statement on GMC National training survey and training pathways report

Health Education England recognises the issues that the latest GMC national training survey raises. We know that being a junior doctor is rewarding, but it is also challenging, and can be more stressful when there is poor rota planning or lack of support.

Enhancing working lives

We have committed to improving the quality of education and training for doctors. We believe that safe, high quality patient care is best delivered by a highly motivated workforce, that also feels valued.

We are Health Education England

We're here to deliver a better healthcare workforce

Health Education England (HEE) exists for one reason only: to support the delivery of excellent healthcare and health improvement to the patients and public of England by ensuring that the workforce of today and tomorrow has the right numbers, skills, values and behaviours, at the right time and in the right place.

HEE working across England

Health Education England works across England to deliver high quality education and training for a better health and healthcare workforce

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What should we call doctors in training? Share your views with Mrs Scarlett McNally

During our work to enhance the lives of doctors in postgraduate training, we heard that many in the profession were unhappy with the term ‘junior doctors’ - and even with “trainees” or “doctors in training”.  

There is concern that current terminology does not reflect the skills and experience of these professionals and may also be confusing to patients and other healthcare staff.

On behalf of the NHS, Mrs Scarlett McNally, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, has been asked to lead an independent task and finish group to look at what we call doctors at this level.

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