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2027 specialty training: physicians’ colleges respond to prioritisation rules
By MedStudy editorial · Published 26 Oct 2026
Original announcement: 17 Sept 2026
The colleges highlight the distinction between immigration status and NHS experience in the 2027 recruitment arrangements.
The Royal College of Physicians and the Edinburgh College published responses to the September regulations, expressing concern about relying on nationality and immigration status rather than a broader NHS-experience criterion.
For prospective overseas medical students, UK registration, foundation allocation and specialty recruitment are separate decisions. Check current official eligibility rules for the relevant recruitment year; a medical degree or British citizenship alone should not be treated as a guarantee of a training place.
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RCP / RCPE · 2027 specialty training: physicians’ colleges respond to prioritisation rules Reviewed 26 Oct 2026
RCPE · Response to the specialty-training regulations Reviewed 26 Oct 2026
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