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This episode discusses the challenges faced by resident doctors in the NHS and the efforts of the Next Generation campaign, featuring insights from Professor Mumtaz Patel.

In this episode of the RCP Medicine Podcast, we explore the pressing challenges facing resident doctors in the NHS and the transformative work of the Next Generation campaign. Joining us is Professor Mumtaz Patel, President of the Royal College of Physicians, Vice President for Education and Training, and Chair of the Next Generation Oversight Group. Professor Patel shares her extensive experience in medical education and workforce planning, offering candid insights into recruitment pressures...

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Guest: Professor Mumtaz Patel

Topics covered

• medical training
• NHS challenges
• Next Generation campaign
• medical education
• workforce planning

Keywords

• medical training
• NHS
• resident doctors
• Next Generation campaign
• medical education
• workforce planning

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Organizations: Royal College of Physicians, Next Generation Oversight Group, NHS

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