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Record number of medical students starting in Aberdeen

All five medical schools in Scotland have had their intake increased by up to 20 students for 2023

Sharon Donaldson

9th Feb 2023

A record number of medical students are to begin their training in Aberdeen this year.

The move is part of a drive led by the Scottish Government to increase numbers in the medical workforce, as the recruitment crisis in the NHS continues.

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