Volume 15, Number 3, May-June 2008

2007 BJCA survey of cardiology trainees

The fourth annual survey from the British Junior Cardiologists Association (BJCA) reports at a time of restructuring of higher specialist training in the UK. Cardiology faces challenges in training and assessing doctors with a wide array of sub-specialist interests. Selection into cardiology, and subsequently into a sub-specialty is being considered. This year’s survey provides timely insight into issues generated by Modernising Medical Careers including sub-specialty training selection, the European Working Time Directive, assessment and academic career pathways. Previous surveys have been noted for providing an authoritative insight into trainees views by national bodies including the British Cardiovascular Society and Royal College of Physicians. Over a third of BJCA members responded to this year’s survey, and the highlights are presented here.

Br J Cardiol 2008;15:134-6.

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