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The health and wealth of nations WHO resolution makes sea change towards achieving prosperity through better treatment for all. Themed ‘the political economies of health’, the 2025 public health medicine conference is an opportunity for doctors to decide how to shape this moment  
Unprecedented demand: how the NHS has been brought to its knees ‘Corridor care’ is endemic in all major emergency departments in Wales, resulting in patient harm and loss of life
Celebrating dyslexic doctors For Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025, the BMA equality, inclusion and culture team sat down with Tamasin Knight to hear about her experiences as a dyslexic doctor and why they should be celebrated
What to expect at JMF 2025 Building Solidarity is the theme of this year’s event – it’s the starting point for change in your workplace and profession 
Urgent call to expand training places Shortage threatens 20,000 doctors’ access to chosen specialties
Four-year undergraduate medical degrees Our current position on four-year undergraduate medical degrees
Making the most of the medical students conference New friends, passionate debate and the occasional heckle: what to expect as a first-time attendee