To understand the challenges and resilience within the UK surgical workforce.
Analysis of data from the 2025 UK surgical workforce census.
Assessment of training time and pressures faced by resident doctors.
Identified resilience among surgical professionals despite challenges.
Highlighted the need for improved training to support patient care.
Abstract
Amid mounting pressures and dwindling training time, the 2025 UK surgical workforce census reveals resilience and a profession determined to protect patient care.