Mumtaz Patel

In this conversation with Mumtaz Patel, President of the Royal College of Physicians and a consultant nephrologist, the focus is on the ongoing challenges within the UK NHS workforce. Patel discusses how junior doctor strikes highlight deep systemic issues beyond pay, including poor workforce planning and inadequate training pathways. He advocates for valuing generalists and SAS roles, while also addressing recruitment hurdles in less favoured regions. With a push for better support and career progression for resident doctors, Patel emphasizes the importance of retaining a joyful and diverse medical career.