First-year resident doctors back strike action over jobs shortage

The British Medical Association (BMA) has reported a significant shortage of jobs for first-year resident doctors in the UK. According to the BMA, around 30,000 newly qualified medical professionals are vying for only 10,000 available positions this year. This shortage has prompted the junior doctors' union to consider strike action as a means of addressing the issue. The BMA has stated that the lack of job opportunities poses a serious challenge for newly qualified doctors, who may be forced to consider alternative career paths or even leave the country in search of employment. The situation has raised concerns about the long-term impact on the National Health Service (NHS), as the shortage of junior doctors could potentially lead to a decline in the quality of healthcare services. The BMA has called for the government to take immediate action to address the job shortage and ensure that newly qualified medical professionals can find suitable employment within the NHS.