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Rheumatology 2001; 40: 1413-1415
© 2001 British Society for Rheumatology

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Research and training review of the use of LAS, LAT and flexible training positions

E. J. Price, E. M. Hay1 and D. A. Isenberg2 on behalf of the British Society of Rheumatology Research and Training Committee

Department of Rheumatology, Princess Margaret Hospital, Swindon,
1 Staffordshire Rheumatology Centre, The Haywood, Stoke-on-Trent and
2 Centre for Rheumatology Research, University College London Hospitals, London, UK


   Background
 
Concerns have been raised recently at the Research & Training Committee of the British Society of Rheumatology (BSR) about the differential use of LAT (Locum Appointment for Training) and LAS (Locum Appointment for Service) appointments in different regions of the UK. It is worth considering why LAS and LAT appointments become available. In some cases it is because individuals, having completed their training, have received Consultant appointments and a gap occurs before a replacement can be appointed. In other cases, trainees with an NTN (National Training Number) leave a gap for a finite period as they wish to undertake a period of research training in order to obtain a MD or PhD degree. Other NTN holders wish to take time off to start or raise a family. . . . [Full Text of this Article]


   Results and discussion
 

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