Geography
Abergavenny, Aberystwyth, Bangor, Bodelwyddan (near Rhyl), Bridgend, Cardiff, Carmarthen, Cwmbran, Haverfordwest, Llandough (near Penarth), Llanelli, Merthyr Tydfil, Newport, Port Talbot, Swansea, Wrexham, Ynysmaerdy (near Pontyclun), Ystrad Mynach
This geographical list is not exhaustive. If you are unsure if a particular town or postcode falls under the foundation school area please contact the foundation school.
Linked Medical Schools
Cardiff University, Swansea University, Bangor University
Foundation school website
https://heiw.nhs.wales/education-and-training/foundation/
Programme Information
Will applicants be informed of both their F1 and F2 placements for their 2-year programme at the point of match to programme?
Yes
If no (to above question), how and when will they be matched to F2 placements?
N/A
Will foundation doctors work in the same hospital/location for their 2-year training programme?
Yes – placements are arranged by regions based around a single hospital or group of nearby hospitals.
Does the foundation school allow F2 Abroad?
No
Does the foundation school offer FPP programmes?
No
If an applicant is approved for pre-allocation to the foundation school, will they also be pre-allocated to group or programme?
Yes, we consider pre-allocation down to “region” level (i.e. to posts based around a single hospital or group of nearby hospitals)
Does the school allow matching to group or programme for linked applications?
Yes, we consider linked applications down to “group” level (i.e. Health Board)
Does the school hold a welcome event for newly allocated F1s?
If so, when?
Yes, a webinar will be held in the week following the allocation to Foundation School