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Resident doctor
Formerly junior doctor
A resident doctor is a qualified doctor in postgraduate training.
Summary
- The BMA began using the title resident doctors on 18 September 2024, saying it better reflects their skills and responsibilities.
- The grade runs from the first foundation year to the end of specialty training.
- Resident doctors work under the supervision of consultants or GPs.
- Their pay dispute with the government has led to repeated strikes in England since 2023.
In Hong Kong
- A new graduate first works as an intern, in four rotations of three months each.
- After the intern year, the Hospital Authority's grades run from resident to associate consultant and then consultant.
- Residents in training are offered a nine year contract. Specialist training itself takes six to seven years.
Interview questions
- Why was the name junior doctor dropped?
- What are the stages of training after medical school?
- What do you know about the resident doctor strikes?
Sources
- British Medical Associationbma.org.uk/…/junior-doctors-are-changing-their-title-to-resident-doctors
- Hospital Authorityha.org.hk/…/sc281693.pdf
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