We're pleased to share the second in our annual series of #StateOfMed reports – Workforce. This focuses on the changing shape of the medical workforce across the UK. This year’s report shows that the medical register continues to grow, as does the diversity of the doctors on it. Doctors’ career paths are also changing, with more doctors than ever before choosing locally employed (LE) roles, working outside of formal postgraduate training pathways and with local contracts. In England and Wales, where data is currently available to us, the number of LE doctors grew by 75% between 2019 and 2023 – this makes this the fastest growing cohort on the register. As we look to the next decade, it’s critical that all doctors have the infrastructure, support and resources they need to achieve their ambitions. That’s in the interests of doctors, as well as the interests of a growing and ageing population. Discover more insights and key statistics by reading the report on our website gmc-uk.org/-/media/documents…

🚨It’s time for Health Secretary @wesstreeting to come clean & confirm if Department of Health & Social Care is funding @gmcuk’s costs in defending legal actions brought by @TheBMA & @AnaesUnited to protect patient safety in the physician associates scandal - what’s the answer?

We are supporting #SASSix to highlight the commitments we are making as a Trust to support Speciality and Specialist (SAS) Doctors in career support, education, and progression. @theSAScollect

Shockingly there are far too few SAS drs in the south east in leadership roles. That must change! #SASWeek24 @BMA_SAS

Hear Julie Craig, BOA Committee member & orthopaedic specialty doctor at Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, giving an update on STONe, our T&O network to provide career & educational support for SAS surgeons & LEDs. Register to join network at boa.ac.uk/SAS-LED-network #SASWeek2024

Two workshops on leadership for #sasdoctors delivered @BashhSas conference #bashhsas2024 Key points: Ask could an SAS doctor do that - the answer is almost always YES! Advocate for yourself and be your own publicist Network with other SAS doctors #sasbychoice

“I am thrilled to join a Trust which recognises the valuable experience and knowledge that a Specialist Doctor can bring to patient care and a department.” Dr Rachel Hayward, Specialist Grade Doctor. #SASWeek24 @mpftnhs

Lots to support here Rob, but who are they? I can’t find a website, membership or funding info. Do you know more or have links?

The job approvals team @rcpsych has easily accessible information on Specialist psychiatrist job descriptions(JD) including a specialist psychiatrist exemplar JD 👇 rcpsych.ac.uk/improving-care… #SASWeek24 Specialist day 🧵1/3

🎉Fresh out of the box today we have published new joint guidance with @BMA_SAS that provides examples of how employers can create specialist roles in their organisation. #SASWeek24 @theSAScollect #SASsix 2/3 bit.ly/401Mv8z