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uk medical profession socially exclusive socially stratified doctors advantaged backgrounds likely train specialities competitive entry however research date causes consequences social stratification overlooked explore subject drawing qualitative study comprising indepth interviews 30 medical students doctors less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds negotiating medical school early careers using bourdieus theory practice show socialisation family school influences aspirant medics less advantaged backgrounds view world suggesting inclination towards community orientated careers may less competitive however tendencies encouraged lack stocks social economic cultural capital convertible power position field allowing choice constraint core argument speciality outcomes sometimes inequitable potentially inefficient doctors advantaged backgrounds privileged access competitive careers reasons solely related ability skill main theoretical contribution literature sociology medical education first study openup black box causal factors connecting medical students resources entering field education training speciality outcomes though findings also important implications practitioners profession patients discuss implications safe effective healthcare informs directions future research