Partha Kar: Prioritising UK medical graduates could be a risky reset

Partha Kar: Prioritising UK medical graduates could be a risky reset Partha Kar consultant in diabetes and endocrinologyThe government has now made explicit its intention to prioritise UK graduates for NHS training posts. 1 2 The bill, introduced by the health secretary, Wes Streeting, represents a decisive shift in workforce policy, responding to growing frustration over competition for posts, alongside ongoing industrial disputes. 3 While its stated aim-aligning medical training with national workforce needs-is understandable, the practical consequences may prove more problematic than anticipated.