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Flexible trainees in Scotland.

C J MacEwen1, S Olson, C Rea

  • 1East of Scotland Deanery, Level 7, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, DD1 9SY.

Scottish Medical Journal
|August 17, 2006
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Flexible trainees become consultants at the same rate as full-time trainees. These doctors are more likely to remain in Scotland, aiding physician retention.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Health Workforce Planning
  • Physician Retention

Background:

  • Increasing demand for flexible medical training programs.
  • Uncertainty regarding the contribution of flexible trainees to the medical workforce.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the career progression of flexible trainees.
  • To assess the impact of flexible training on physician retention in Scotland.

Main Methods:

  • Tracking of all full-time and flexible trainees in Scotland upon training completion.
  • Analysis of post-training consultant appointment rates and geographical location.

Main Results:

  • 80% of flexible trainees secured consultant posts, with 93% remaining in Scotland.

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  • 82% of full-time trainees secured consultant posts, with 80% remaining in Scotland.

    • Conclusions:

    • Flexible trainees achieve consultant status comparably to full-time trainees.
    • Flexible trainees demonstrate higher geographical ties, enhancing doctor retention in Scotland.