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The Resident Doctors Conference (RDC) is the annual policy-making conference for resident doctors who are members of the BMA.

Today saw a number of significant developments.

The current Resident Doctors Committee leadership, led by Jack Fletcher, had a vote of censure passed against it. A vote of censure is a formal expression of dissatisfaction by conference delegates.

Support for the censure came from different parts of the profession for different reasons. Many UK graduate delegates cited concerns regarding the handling of industrial action and progress on pay restoration. Many IMG delegates supported the motion because they felt that the current RDC has not adequately represented IMG interests.

Several workforce motions also passed conference and will now proceed for further consideration at the BMA’s Annual Representative Meeting (ARM), including:

• A proposal for a minimum of 2 years’ NHS experience for doctors who entered the NHS before 5 March 2025.
• A proposal for 5 years’ NHS experience before eligibility for specialty training.
• A proposal for guaranteed employment opportunities for UK graduates who do not secure training posts.

The simultaneous passage of both the 2-year and 5-year experience motions has raised questions about implementation. The BMA’s legal advisers are currently examining how these policies could coexist. One possible interpretation discussed by delegates is that transitional arrangements may apply to doctors who entered the NHS before 5 March 2025, while different requirements may apply to those arriving afterwards. However, no final position has yet been confirmed.

The debate throughout the day was highly emotional, and IMG participation was both visible and influential.

Following conference, the planned industrial action was called off.

Further details will emerge as conference outcomes are reviewed and ARM debates these issues in greater detail.

UKFP 2027 eligibility applications are now open (I'm aware eligibility applications aren't for IMGs only), but the guidance still includes requirements such as PLAB and English language proficiency, which are primarily relevant to applicants from the non-priority group.

My question is: why does the eligibility pathway remain open to these applicants when there is already significant oversubscription, and ALL UKFP 2026 non-priority applicants have still not been allocated and may never receive an allocation?

https://foundationprogramme.nhs.uk/programmes/2-year-foundation-programme/eligibility-information/

Have all East of England placeholders been allocated jobs?

Does anyone know how many placeholders there are for an August 2026 start for F1? Im assuming these guys will get the first jobs going, and then those on the reserve list will get whatever remains (depending on their ranking). What do you guys reckon the chances are of those in the reserve list getting jobs? Honest open answers much appreciated! Thanks

I will do my best to ensure that IMG voices are heard, while also representing UK graduates in a way that is fair, constructive, and does not exclude IMGs.

I believe that doctors are strongest when we work together rather than against one another.

I am always just a click away, and I welcome your thoughts, concerns, suggestions, and feedback at Oelsobky@bma.org.uk.

I look forward to listening, learning, and representing you to the best of my ability.

Hi, I hope you're all well. If a UK medical graduate wanted to do residency (specialise) in the US and then potentially work in the UK years later, do they need to have done both fy1 and fy2? Or will their specialisation and post residency work be enough for them to get gmc registration? Not sure if it's better to leave for the US straight after medical school, after fy1 or after fy2. Thank you :)