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. 2007 Sep 1;335(7617):426-8.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.39300.591632.DE.

Has Modernising Medical Careers lost its way?

George B P Madden  1 , Anthony P Madden
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Has Modernising Medical Careers lost its way?

George B P Madden et al. BMJ. .

Abstract

Originally intended to address problems with the senior house officer grade, Modernising Medical Careers has since expanded in scope and radically altered its plans for specialist training. George and Anthony Madden question whether it is still fit for purpose

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Conflict of interest statement

Competing interests: GBPM graduated in July 2007 and began the foundation year 1 training programme in August. APM is an interested parent and trainer of junior doctors.

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