The state of medical education
and practice in the UK archive
You can read our reports from 2011 – 2024 below.
The state of medical education
Latest reports
2024
The workforce report 2024
Our 2024 workforce report depicts a workforce in flux, with career paths of doctors changing, greater diversity, and continued growth, driven by non-UK graduates joining the register. It also shows more doctors than ever before are taking on locally employed (LE) roles, working outside of formal postgraduate training pathways and employed on local terms by trusts and health boards.
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The workplace experiences report 2024
This year’s edition of the Workplace experiences report is based on evidence from our annual Barometer survey of thousands of doctors, supported by in-depth interviews and other research. It includes data and insights, to highlight where action needs to be taken to address workplace pressures and help retain doctors across all four countries of the UK.
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2023
The workforce report 2023
Our 2023 workforce report analyses workforce trends in our medical register to provide a data resource for policymakers and workforce planners. Across all four UK nations, there is an increased focus on the steps needed to ensure health services have the capacity to meet patients’ needs, now and into the future.
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The workplace experiences report 2023
The 2023 edition of the workplace experiences report was based on evidence from our annual Barometer survey, in depth interviews with doctors, and stakeholders. It shares concerning data about doctors’ working lives and the challenges to providing adequate care to patients. We outline immediate actions that can be taken to improve patient care and doctors' experiences.
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2022
The workforce report 2022
Our 2022 workforce report analyses workforce trends in our medical register to provide a data resource for policymakers and workforce planners. Across all four UK nations, there is an increased focus on the steps needed to ensure health services have the capacity to meet patients’ needs, now and into the future.
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2021
State of medical education and practice in the UK 2021
Our 2021 report looks at how the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the recovery have affected doctors’ work and training. It provides valuable insights into their thoughts, experiences, and intentions for the future. And it highlights learnings that the UK health services can use to support doctors and patients.
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2020
The state of medical education and practice in the UK 2020
Our 2020 report presents a range of original data, research and case studies that explores doctors' experiences throughout the first peak of the coronavirus (COVID 19) pandemic.
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2019
The state of medical education and practice in the UK 2019
Our 2019 report points to some stark trends, which will change healthcare delivery in the years ahead. It shows that young doctors are pursuing different career paths from their older colleagues. Read our reports below:
The workforce report 2019
This report draws on data from our medical register and findings from a new survey on doctors’ workplace experiences. It sets out recommendations to help inform emerging workforce strategies and people plans across the UK.
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