“Black hole” of medical student funding: NHS trusts have failed to account for over £400m meant for training future doctors
Abstract
Lack of transparency in how funding from NHS England for undergraduate medical training is spent suggests trusts are treating universities like a “cash cow,” say medical leaders in response to The BMJ’s findings. David Hutchison and Jonathan De Oliveira report
Fields of Study & Subjects
Healthcare Systems and Challenges
Medical Education and Admissions
Health Services Management and Policy
Publication details
- Journal / source
- BMJ
- Volume
- 393
- Pages
- e285592–e285592
- Publication date
- 22 June 2026
- Language
- EN