The main reasons for undertaking the survey of junior hospital medical staff are recalled. The emphasis given to off-duty and study time is considered. The implications of postgraduate training for the staffing posts already available in hospitals up to and including registrar level are examined. It is suggested that three training aims need to be kept in mind, viz. the training of hospital staff, the training of general practitioners and the training of doctors for overseas. Further consideration is directed towards the last two of these.
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