Leading academic warns of ‘worrying’ Sovietisation of British medical profession
11 July 2024
Contemporary developments in British medicine have concerning similarities to historical Soviet practices, a leading academic claims.
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Ethnic minorities are underrepresented in studies into multiple long-term health conditions
17 April 2024
New research shows that ethnic minorities are underrepresented in studies into multiple long-term conditions (MLTCs), despite being more likely to be affected.
General Medical Council urged to revise terminology for international medical graduates
01 March 2024
The General Medical Council (GMC) should revise its terminology regarding international medical graduates (IMGs) in the UK, argues a new commentary published in the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine (JRSM).
Researchers propose revised scoring system for recognising outstanding NHS clinicians
15 January 2024
A team of researchers has developed a new scoring system for a nationwide scheme, overseen by the Advisory Committee on Clinical Impact Awards (ACCIA), to recognise and reward senior doctors and dentists in England and Wales.