Cohort retention in a pandemic response study: lessons from the SARS-CoV2 Immunity & Reinfection Evaluation (SIREN) study.

Background: SIREN is a healthcare worker cohort study aiming to determine COVID-19 incidence, duration of immunity and vaccine effectiveness across 135 NHS organisations in four UK nations. Conducting an intensive prospective cohort study during a pandemic was challenging. We designed an evolving retention programme, informed by emerging evidence on best practice.

Early career doctors' experiences of psychiatry placements: A qualitative study.

Introduction: On completion of a medical degree, junior doctors in the UK undergo a 2 year Foundation Programme. Since 2016, 45% of Foundation Programme doctors are required to undertake a psychiatry placement during foundation training. During this time, recruitment to Core Psychiatry Training has fluctuated, dropping to a 69% fill rate in 2017.