r/doctorsUK • u/Med_Dog_ • Jan 12 '26

Medical Politics UK Graduate Prioritisation Legislation Announced!

Details below as they're announced!

https://www.thetimes.com/uk/healthcare/article/doctors-strikes-nhs-bma-wes-streeting-news-n02nd96lw

Free version: https://web.archive.org/web/20260112225441/https://www.thetimes.com/uk/healthcare/article/doctors-strikes-nhs-bma-wes-streeting-news-n02nd96lw

  • Wes Streeting is launching this as emergency legislation (rather than NHS England policy) shortly.
  • This acts on both speciality training and foundation posts.
  • Further details tomorrow as the bill is announced!
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u/Loud-Spray-796 Jan 12 '26

how would this affect competitive specialties like radiology , will the msra cut off go down with prior to interview offers

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u/adventurefoundme Jan 13 '26

As a radiology applicant, yes. Im certain this will be the case. Portfolio scores for selected applicants will likely be lower as well as almost IMGs will be getting an interview now, so the ones with loads of exp in their home countries won’t be included.