UK Introduces Law Prioritizing British Graduates for NHS Specialty Training Posts

The UK government has introduced the Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill to prioritize UK-trained medical graduates for NHS specialty training posts, aiming to reduce competition from overseas doctors. Health Secretary Wes Streeting cited previous mismanagement and emphasized protecting investment in domestic training. The changes, effective this year, are expected to halve competition for posts. The British Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (BAPIO) expressed caution, highlighting concerns about fairness for international medical graduates, who form a significant part of the NHS workforce.