What role do medical students have in shaping the future of the National Health Service?

Abstract

A newly qualified doctor’s personal view, exploring how a struggling health service and changing medical education may impact the future role of the medical student. Medical curriculums and the health service might benefit from medical students taking an expanded role in error prevention, public health promotion and clinical responsibilities.

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The author reports no conflicts of interest. The author alone is responsible for the content and writing of this article.

Notes on contributor

Apurv Sehgal, MA (Oxon), BMBCh, is a Foundation Year 1 Doctor at United Lincolnshire Hospitals, Lincoln County Hospital, Lincoln, UK.