Black doctors in England get 4 times fewer training offers than white doctors
An analysis of NHS England data indicates Black doctors in England receive training place offers at a rate four times lower than their white counterparts. For some specialities, like anaesthetics, Black applicants had less than a 1 in 100 chance of an offer in 2024. Experts suggest systemic racism and implicit bias are factors in the selection process, not just shortlisting.
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