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Royal College of Psychiatrists faces member backlash over Qatar partnership
- More than 150 UK psychiatrists signed a letter condemning the Doha exams contract, highlighting human rights concerns in Qatar.
- The Royal College of Psychiatrists defended the move, saying exams in Doha would meet the same standards as in the UK and Singapore.
- Proponents say the partnership expands international access to exams for doctors from the global south.
- Critics cited Qatar's human rights record, including treatment of LGBTQ+ people and migrant workers.
- The college stated its approach is anti-discriminatory and guided by medical needs, not governments.
- The partnership would host exams in Doha from November 10 to 13, with about 120 candidates expected.
- The college emphasized it had received supportive feedback from many of its 22,200 members.
- Critics questioned whether exams in a country with homophobic laws can be aligned with medical ethics.
- The college described the exams as a way to improve access while maintaining standards.
- The issue drew responses from experts, including Prof Annie Bartlett, who supported expansion but urged caution.
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