The Medical Schools Council has published its Survey of Clinical Academic Staffing Levels as at 31 July 2008. The data indicates an increase in staffing level for the second consecutive year, to a total of 3032 FTE. The greatest increase is at Lecturer grade (5%). 58% of the current clinical academic workforce is aged 46 and over, compared with 53% in 2004. Despite encouraging signs that the decline reported in previous publications may be halted, the data reveal concerning trends in some medical specialties.

Survey of Clinical Academic Staffing Levels as at 31 July 2008 (876KB)

Press Release: MSC Clinical Academic Staffing Levels press release 18 05 09.pdf

For more information or to download previous surveys visit our 'Promoting Clinical Academic Careers' page.