Ep 311: BMA special – Doctors jobless – what’s the plan?

By Tommy
on February 17, 2026
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In this episode of the Medics Money podcast, Cyra, Shivam, and Arjun discuss the UK Graduate Prioritisation Bill, which aims to prioritise UK medical graduates in the training process amidst a growing number of international applicants. They explore the challenges faced in medical training, the role of the BMA in advocating for necessary changes, and the ongoing pay disputes affecting doctors. The conversation highlights the need for a sustainable workforce plan that balances the interests of UK graduates and international medical graduates while addressing systemic issues within the healthcare system.

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00:00 Introduction to the UK Graduate Prioritisation Bill 02:45 Challenges and Solutions in Medical Training 05:34 The Importance of Sustainable Competition Ratios 08:19 The Role of the BMA in Advocating for Graduates 11:06 Addressing the Needs of International Medical Graduates 13:49 Future of Medical Training and Workforce Planning 16:26 The Pay Dispute and Its Implications for Doctors 17:44 Conclusion and Future Outlook

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Dr Tommy Perkins is a GP Partner in Bognor on the South coast of England. He is passionate about providing the financial education that GPs need which is why he co-founded Medics’ Money with Ed. In his spare time he enjoys surfing with his young family. Dr Tommy Perkins BSc (Hons) MBChB MRCGP PGDipClinDerm

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