On this week's Medics' Money podcast, host Cyra (a chartered accountant and doctor) interviews BMA UK Resident Doctor's Committee leaders Shiv (deputy chair, psychiatry ST3) and Arjun (education and training co–deputy chair, BMA director) about ongoing resident doctor strikes. They say negotiations after December strikes were initially constructive but collapsed when the government shifted a proposed pay investment from two years to three, reduced it, and labeled it a “best and final offer,” then refused to negotiate while strikes were called. They criticise the Prime Minister’s removal of 1,000 training posts, warning it worsens workforce shortages, creates bottlenecks, and harms patients. They discuss job insecurity, doctor substitution, training capacity concerns, and NHS mismanagement and waste, arguing a credible pay offer and clear plans for training posts and progression are needed to end strikes.00:00 Training Posts Cut Fallout01:04 Podcast Intro and Guests02:16 Why Resident Doctors Strike05:17 Talks Breakdown and Pay08:23 Jobs Bottlenecks and Trust12:59 NHS Decline and Waste16:22 Doctor Substitution Risks23:25 Ending Strikes and Deal Terms26:37 Strike Timing and Consultants30:41 Costs and Devaluation Claims32:40 Tiered Care and Culture34:25 Personal Stories and ClosingWant the latest financial tips for doctors and exclusive invites? Join 71,000 doctors here https://www.medicsmoney.co.uk/join-medics-money/Want a free assessment of your finances? Click here https://medics-hnz5twj1.scoreapp.comWant to improve your finances fast? Then come on our coursehttps://www.medicsmoney.co.uk/medics-money-financial-wellbeing-course/Want to find out more about our other courses?www.medicsmoney.co.uk/coursesFollow us on InstagramFollow us on TwitterDisclaimer:The information provided in this content is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. You should not rely on this content as a substitute for professional advice tailored to your specific financial situation. The value of your investments can go down as well as up. Past performance is not indicative of future results.