British Medical Association2dOpinion
Making the most of the medical students conference
The BMA prides itself on inclusivity. The agenda committee does its best to invite students who have not had the opportunity ...
British Medical Association2d
BMA demands end to PA postcode lottery after review concludes no evidence of their safety
In November 2023, the BMA called for a national pause in the recruitment and expansion of PAs and AAs following evidence that ...
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BMA investigation finds more than 32,000 doctors’ shifts unfilled in hospitals in London in six months
More than 32,000 shifts, which should have been filled by doctors in hospitals across London, were not staffed over a ...
British Medical Association3dOpinion
More than a medical student
The importance of introducing yourself appropriately to give patients a semblance of familiarity in an unnerving environment, ...
British Medical Association3dOpinion
COVID reflections: the view from Northern Ireland five years on
Alan Stout was chair of the Northern Ireland GPs committee during COVID, where he led on the rapid primary care response, ...
British Medical Association6dOpinion
Out of medical school and into a pandemic
Oisín Fearon, deputy chair of the Northern Ireland resident doctors committee, was a fourth year medical student when COVID ...
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If not Now, When? Dr Gareth Oelmann delivers GPCW' annual report to the Welsh Conference of LMCs
Press release from BMA Cymru Wales. Addressing the Welsh conference of representatives of local medical committees, Dr Gareth ...
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Lack of evidence for safety of PAs a "sad indictment" of NHS leadership, says BMA
Responding to the publication of the "rapid systematic review" of the efficacy and safety of UK physician associates and ...
British Medical Association8dOpinion
Why we’re ‘accelerating action’ on International Women’s Day
This year’s International Women’s Day theme, ‘Accelerate Action’, is more than just a phrase – it is a call for urgency. A ...
British Medical Association8dOpinion
Forever changed by the pandemic
The emphasis of the day will rightly be one of solemnity and heartfelt reflection, as each of us remembers just how the ...
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BMA closing statement to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry: Module 4
The BMA continues to ensure that doctors’ experiences during the pandemic are heard and learnt from. We are actively ...
British Medical Association9dOpinion
Our priorities for public health registrars in 2025
Our member density is in a strong position and public health registrars continue to shape the BMA’s important work on health ...