Rotational training denies doctors a sense of stability

Best discusses the case for reform of rotational training.1We can see the benefits of short rotations, particularly during the foundation years. This can give new doctors exposure to a variety of specialties and allow them to develop a range of clinical skills, albeit dependent on their specific rotations. A large portion of time in foundation years rotations is, however, spent learning quirks of departments, hospital policies, referral pathways, and IT systems. By the time you feel comfortable working in that department, and start focusing on clinical development, the conveyor belt of rotational training drops you off at your next job, where the process starts over.Another problem is the geographical component of rotational training. This combined with tighter bottlenecks in training posts2 creates even greater uncertainty and insecurity, particularly for couples who are both doctors. Couples may face the choice of accepting training positions that send them far apart, or forfeiting…
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