When they don't bend, you break

This episode delves into the challenges faced by healthcare professionals within the UK's National Health Service (NHS), focusing on the inflexibility of training pathways. The paper uncovers themes of rigid career advancement, limited work-life balance, and systemic barriers hindering diversity. By offering real-world perspectives, it sheds light on the urgent need for reform in medical education to foster inclusivity and adaptability.You will not only gain a deeper understanding of the complexities within the healthcare system and be inspired to advocate for change but also gotten a thorugh recap on Conceptual and Theoretical Framework. Episode Host Lara VarpioEpisode notes is to be found on our websiteArticle discussed todayChekar CK, Brewster L, Lambert M, Patel T. Gender, flexibility and workforce in the NHS: A qualitative study. Int J Health Plann Manage. 2024 Feb 7. doi: 10.1002/hpm.3784. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38321952.Hosts: Lara Varpio, Jason Frank, Jonathan Sherbino, Linda SnellTechnical Producer: Samuel LundbergWeb Manager: Alex AlexanderssonExecutive Producer: Teresa SöröProduction of Teaching and Learning at Karolinska Institutet