British Thoracic Society survey of the career intentions of respiratory medicine specialty trainees in the UK. Issue 1 (18th May 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kumar, Kartik; Dave, Kavita; Loewenthal, Lola; Ward, Emily; Addy, Charlotte
• Is Part Of: BMJ open respiratory research. Volume 9:Issue 1(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-05-18
• Subjects: Not Applicable; Respiratory organs -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Respiratory organs -- Diseases -- Treatment -- Periodicals; Respiratory therapy -- Periodicals; 616.2005
• DOI: 10.1136/bmjresp-2022-001219
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2052-4439

Abstract

Abstract : There were respiratory consultant post vacancies in 82% of surveyed UK hospitals in 2021. Understanding respiratory trainees' career intentions is vital to plan and train a future respiratory workforce. In 2020, the British Thoracic Society surveyed trainee members (n=144) to assess career plans and perceived barriers and facilitators when applying for consultant posts. Most trainees (79, 55.6%) report intending to pursue UK-based posts with general internal medicine responsibilities. Consultant applications are influenced by location, hospital type, previous local experience and availability of subspecialty posts. Insufficient guidance is available regarding consultant applications.