Many hands make light work

Area of Science:

• Medical Specialties
• Public Health
• Healthcare Management

Background:

• The Association of Genito-Urinary Medicine (AGUM) is actively working to support its members.
• Non-consultant career grade (NCCG) doctors represent a significant portion of the Genito-Urinary Medicine (GUM) workforce in the UK.
• Understanding the contributions and challenges of NCCG doctors is crucial for GUM service provision.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide an update on the progress of the NCCG committee within AGUM.
• To highlight key findings from the establishment of a national database for NCCG doctors.
• To propose strategies for enhancing the role and integration of NCCG doctors in UK GUM.

Main Methods:

• Compilation of a national database for NCCG doctors in Genito-Urinary Medicine.
• Analysis of data to identify trends and contributions of NCCG doctors.
• Review of current practices and challenges faced by NCCG doctors.

Main Results:

• The establishment of a national database has revealed insights into the heterogeneous nature of the NCCG workforce.
• Current progress in integrating NCCG doctors within GUM services has been documented.
• Specific revelations regarding NCCG contributions and experiences have been identified.

Conclusions:

• The national database provides valuable data for understanding and supporting NCCG doctors.
• Further integration and recognition of NCCG doctors can improve GUM services in the UK.
• Implementing suggested improvements can enhance the mutual benefits of NCCG contributions to GUM.