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. 2007 Apr 21;334(7598):824–825. doi: 10.1136/bmj.39188.477002.59

Most popular choices of UK medical graduates for specialist training year 1 (ST1), the first level of entry

Specialty No of posts No of applications No people shortlisted % of applications shortlisted
All 1st choice All 1st choice All 1st choice
Acute care 458 3523 778 1235 311 35% 40%
Anaesthesia 525 2538 637 1184 357 47% 56%
Core medical training 1338 7781 1934 2829 807 36% 42%
General practice 2515 15 406 4241 4982 3118 32% 74%
Obstetrics and gynaecology 289 2023 514 812 219 40% 43%
Paediatrics 458 2047 511 927 253 45% 50%
Psychiatry 594 3040 713 1139 311 37% 44%
Surgery in general 850 5225 1434 1672 524 32% 37%

As at 13 April 2007.

Source: www.mtas.nhs.uk/info/ST_2007_1/comp_ratio.html