Table 1

 Views of specialist registrars on job prospects

SpecialtyNumber of respondentsEmployment prospects
Very good/goodSatisfactoryBad/worrying
Specialist registrars from five deaneries completed an online questionnaire about employment prospects and their views on specialty care in the community and the need for appropriate training.
Gastroenterology21786
Respiratory medicine201064
Diabetes & endocrinology15267
Nephrology14284
Cardiology12570
Rheumatology5212
Other medical specialties4020137
Total127484930