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05/04/2004
Medics not being taught enough science, conference told
Medical students believe that the next generation of doctors is not being taught sufficient basic science, a British Medical Association (BMA) conference has heard.
The BMA's annual Medical Students Conference at the weekend criticised the reduction of basic science such as anatomy and pharmacology being taught as part of medical degrees. Students were also concerned that future doctors may not have the necessary background to deal with complex prescribing issues, the BMA said.
The conference also called for compulsory exercise for schoolchildren and a ban on the sale of cigarettes in hospitals.
Representatives also voiced frustration about the government changes to postgraduate medical training. A conference resolution said that it "deplored the lack of authoritative information" about changes to the first two years of doctors' careers.
Daniel Gibbons, deputy chairman of the BMA's Medical Students Committee, said: "Medical students are being kept in the dark about changes that are going to affect their whole working lives."
(gmcg)
The BMA's annual Medical Students Conference at the weekend criticised the reduction of basic science such as anatomy and pharmacology being taught as part of medical degrees. Students were also concerned that future doctors may not have the necessary background to deal with complex prescribing issues, the BMA said.
The conference also called for compulsory exercise for schoolchildren and a ban on the sale of cigarettes in hospitals.
Representatives also voiced frustration about the government changes to postgraduate medical training. A conference resolution said that it "deplored the lack of authoritative information" about changes to the first two years of doctors' careers.
Daniel Gibbons, deputy chairman of the BMA's Medical Students Committee, said: "Medical students are being kept in the dark about changes that are going to affect their whole working lives."
(gmcg)
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