Black doctors in England four times less likely to get training places than white counterparts
Summary
Black doctors in England are much less likely to get training positions compared to white doctors. Researchers found that after being shortlisted, black candidates receive offers for specialist training far less often, suggesting problems with fairness in the selection process.Key Facts
- Black doctors are four times less likely than white doctors to be offered NHS training places.
- For anaesthetics training in 2024, fewer than 1% of black applicants got offers, 30 times less than white applicants.
- In obstetrics and gynaecology, black applicants were almost 11 times less likely than white applicants to get training offers.
- Black candidates were shortlisted at similar rates to white candidates but were less likely to get final offers.
- Overall, 12% of black applicants, 19% of Asian applicants, and 47% of white applicants were offered specialist training places.
- Experts say systemic racism and implicit bias influence the selection decisions after shortlisting.
- NHS leaders call for clear actions to ensure fair and transparent recruitment practices.
- The NHS is working to improve recruitment by adding observers and training interviewers on equality.
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