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Doctors should be confident in the knowledge that their career progression will be based solely on their abilities, but there is evidence that race can be a barrier to advancement. Inequality of opportunity is a concern that the NHS must take seriously. Discrimination on the grounds of race, gender and disability is illegal and legislation covering sexual orientation and age is due later this year. Moreover, discrimination results in a lack of motivation, frustration and reduced confidence.

This report looks at the experiences and beliefs of one cohort of doctors in relation to racism. It demonstrates that racism does exist in the NHS and is experienced by doctors from ethnic minorities that are UK trained as well as those from overseas. It calls for the profession to demonstrate leadership in excision of racism and for selection procedures to become transparent and based on competency alone.