How many medical training places are currently funded by the Welsh Government and how does this compare with the last five academic years, providing a breakdown by university and speciality?
Answered by Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Services | Answered on 09/02/2018
I refer you to the answer I gave to you for WAQ75778 and WAQ7759 on 6th February 2018.
The Welsh Government funded 416 medical training places for the 2017-18 academic year (339 places in Cardiff medical school and 77 places in Swansea medical school).
Medical students do not undertake speciality training. They will not specialise in a field of their choice until they have obtained their medical degree.