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The Secretary of State for Health’s response to Aspiring to Excellence: Final report of the Independent Inquiry into Modernising Medical Careers

This is the Secretary of State for Health’s response to the recommendations of the Independent Inquiry into Modernising Medical Careers, led by Professor Sir John Tooke.

Many recommendations are met with a direct response; others of the recommendations are substantial and require further work to develop them ahead of implementation. The response informs national and local planning for recruiting and training doctors in the future.

• Download Response to the independent inquiry into Modernising Medical Careers (PDF, 314K)
• MMC Inquiry: independent review of Modernising Medical Careers, led by Professor Sir John Tooke (opens new window)