The Future of Training

In addition to looking at the short-term influences on your career choices, it is important to consider the longer term and the changing pattern of career opportunities as a result of the changing needs of patients.

Such trends include, for example:

  • A continuing shift towards care in primary care and community settings rather than in hospital. 
  • Continued centralisation in specialised care and further developments in sub-specialisation
  • A growing emphasis on improving health that will create more demand for public health expertise.
  • Greater involvement of clinicians in policy and planning, innovation and change. From medical school onwards, doctors will be supported to develop managerial as well as clinical skills.

For further information, visit Medical Education England www.mee.nhs.uk