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Doctors in training

Working with partners to reform the medical training system to better align the medical workforce with patient need and service, and to support the aspirations of doctors in training

We aim to:

  • Reform the contents, structure and delivery of education & training to produce the medical workforce needed in 21st Century health and care
  • Support the system by providing highly trained doctors in the geographies and specialties where they are needed
  • Support doctors and educators, trainers and supervisors to increase morale and so boost recruitment and retention
  • Ensure that doctors receive the highest quality of training and education to provide high quality patient care
  • Provide flexibility in the training pathway to reduce stress and burnout, and ensure a sustainable service

 

Industrial action FAQs - July 2025

FAQs from NHS England English Deans on the impact of industrial action on training progression, Medical Specialty Recruitment, and redeployment of resident doctors to cover colleagues who take strike action can be found below. The intended audience is clinical educators, trust education departments, and resident doctors.

 

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