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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Jane Kirby

New law prioritising UK medical graduates leads to boost in homegrown doctors

New legislation giving priority to UK medical graduates seeking NHS training posts has had a dramatic impact on boosting the number of homegrown doctors, figures suggest.

An analysis of NHS data by the Nuffield Trust think tank found that legal changes in March achieved their aim of prioritising doctors trained in the NHS over those who trained overseas.

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