This work includes a foreword by Elisabeth Paice. "Flexible Training and Working for Doctors and Dentists" is a real-world, practical guide to the opportunities available for flexible training and working. It explains the current rules and regulations and promotes the 'Improving Working Lives' initiative for NHS workers - a Department of Health priority. It presents a wealth of information, including details on sabbaticals, management roles, maternity and sickness leave, academic life and the GP returner scheme. This straightforward guide will be invaluable to doctors and dentists working in primary and secondary care, medical and dental students and staff, and doctors and dentists in training. Healthcare policy makers and shapers will find it an excellent resource, along with healthcare managers and careers counsellors. "The first book on flexible training and working in medicine and dentistry. The subject matter is highly topical. The proportion of women in medicine and dentistry rises each year, and with it the demand for less than full-time working. This book will prove a useful resource for any doctors or dentists who are contemplating working less than full-time themselves, or who guide or manage others making these choices. Clinical tutors, course organisers and deanery staff will find it invaluable, and unique." - Elisabeth Paice, in her Foreword.

The Review Body's annual report contains recommendations for the level of remuneration for doctors and dentists in the NHS with effect from 1 April 2006. Recommendations include: i) an increase of 2.2 per cent in national salary scales for salaried general medical practitioners (GMPs) and hospital medical staff, and for all grades of doctors and dentists in training, with the supplement for GMP registrars remaining at 65 per cent; ii) a staged 2.2 per cent increase in the national salary scales for pre-2003 and post-2003 consultants; iii) supplements for London weighting remaining at their existing levels for 2006-07; and iv) an increase of three per cent for general dental practitioners (GDPs) and an increase of 2.4 per cent on salaries and allowances for all dentists in the salaried primary dental care services.

The Review Body's annual report contains recommendations for the level of remuneration for doctors and dentists in the NHS with effect from 1 April 2005. Recommendations include: the value of the London weighting should be increased by 3.0 per cent; an increase for salaried GMPs of 3.225 per cent, and that the out-of-hours supplement for GMP registrars should remain at 65 per cent of basic salary. For general dental practitioners, there should be an increase of 3.4 per cent, and the 3.225 per cent uplift on salaries and allowances already been agreed as part of the 3-year pay deal for salaried primary dental care service is endorsed and recommended.

This handbook is a must for anyone trying to navigate the landscape of postgraduate medical education.

Law and Ethics. -- Clinical governance. -- Medical histories. -- Orthodontics in general practice. -- Prescribing in practice. -- Pain, trauma and emergencies. -- Oral cancer. -- Your practice.

This book contains a foreword by Steve Field, Regional Postgraduate Dean, West Midlands Deanery, Chair of the UK MMC Advisory Board; Chair of the UK MMC working Group for Career Management. Written by medical students, this book provides completely up-to-date information on the vast number of changes occurring in medical training. It is ideal for all medical students, especially those in their clinical years, and junior doctors. Medical student careers advisors will also find the information invaluable. "I am delighted to write the foreword for this excellent book whose arrival is timely given the introduction of new foundation and specialist training programmes across the United Kingdom. It has been researched and written by consumers; by final year medical students with contributions and support from more experienced consultants and general practitioners. I believe that it provides a superb source of information and focussed help for medical students and junior doctors that will help them prepare effectively for their Foundation Programmes and for specialist training. It will also provide a valuable resource for educational supervisors, GP trainers and clinical tutors. I commend it to you." - Steve Field, in the Foreword.

This review covers 185,000 doctors and dentists in the United Kingdom. The Review Body does not see any major cause for concern in recruitment and retention. The economic background suggests a period of difficulty and restraint. The Consumer Prices Index will exceed the 2 per cent inflation target, and the Retail Prices Index stood at 4.1 per cent in January. The Review Body outlines the conflicting submissions made to it by the professional bodies and the health departments and the NHS. Following careful appraisal of the assumptions behind the spending plans, the main recommendation is that all salaried members of the Body's remit group should receive the same basic increase of 2.2 per cent. Other recommendations are made on: whether independent contractor general medical practitioners (GMPs) should be within the remit; GMP registrars entering training placements; GMP trainers' grant; doctors engaged in sessional work for community health services; London weighting; seniority payments.

Medics need well informed careers advice, information, guidance and counselling throughout their careers, and not just while they are students or newly qualified doctors. The material in this book meets the needs of those wanting to gain insight into their own career development, as well as those helping medical colleagues with their careers. A range of available options are explored, from entry requirements, through higher specialist training, parallel medical careers and part-time alternatives. It covers regulations for overseas medics and recent changes in GP training. It is clear, concise and fully referenced, containing tips, practical exercises and further reading. Case histories of doctors in 30 medical specialties illustrate opportunities and show how desired outcomes can be achieved. It is an essential resource for anyone in medicine considering a career change, and individuals in a position to help other doctors with career development.