Newly qualified doctors are increasingly taking part-time jobs, such as driving Ubers or working in bars, due to financial struggles reported by the British Medical Association (BMA). It highlights that students from poorer backgrounds are most severely impacted. Funding received by final undergraduate students has decreased, resulting in an average shortfall of £3,674. This funding cut has led to increased reliance on credit as students try to manage essential living costs. The BMA has called on the government to close the funding gap, making medical careers more accessible to those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Many newly qualified doctors are taking part-time jobs to cope with debts, often driving Ubers or working in bars to supplement their income. This cycle of financial strain is particularly affecting students from lower-income backgrounds, highlighting a significant funding gap in medical education.
The British Medical Association has reported that students in their final undergraduate year receive a reduced student loan along with an NHS bursary, leading to an average funding loss of £3,674. This reduction is proving detrimental to medical students' financial situations.
Sophie Mitchell, of the BMA, emphasized that many students relied on their previous loans for essentials like rent. The significant loss in financial support has resulted in increased overdraft and credit card usage, contributing to broader financial instability among medical students.
The BMA has urged the government to address the funding gap, stressing the need to make medical careers more accessible, especially for students from disadvantaged backgrounds who face heightened financial difficulties.
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