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New 2024-25 Humans of the Foundation Programme e-book
The UKFPO are delighted to announce the launch of the UKFP 2024-25 Humans of the Foundation Programme e-book! The e-book is also available on our Humans of the Foundation Programme […]
UKFPO Bulletin
September Bulletin World Suicide Prevention Day – 10 September World Sepsis Day – 13 September Urology Awareness Month Other national campaigns this month Action for happiness calendar – ‘Self-Care September’ […]
A Sharp Scratch
You’re going to feel a sharp scratch – don’t Worry about a thing. I’m a professional, I do this every day. The most painful part is actually the Needle piercing […]
The First Daffodils of Spring: Confirming Death as an FY1
When faced with death one enters this mental space of uninhabited neutrality; Perhaps it’s a form of protection or perhaps it’s the un-naturality of it. Perhaps the absence of movement, […]
Eligibility appeal deadline extended
Due to unexpected website downtime between 15 and 17 August, the deadline to submit an appeal against an eligibility outcome has been extended to 12:00 midday (BST) on 21 August 2025.
UKFPO Bulletin
August Bulletin World Breastfeeding Awareness Week – 1-7 August Other national campaigns this month Action for happiness calendar – ‘Altruistic August’ Introduction Many of you will be joining the Foundation […]
So I ended up in…
We’ve all heard stories of the unlucky ones finding themselves 10 from the bottom when it came to the PIA ranking employed last year; number 8946 may not be quite […]
What does a 175g of plastic have to do with being a doctor?
Often when people ask what I do outside of medicine, I tell them I play frisbee, and will often get a reply along the lines of: “Oh, like with your […]
FAO FY2- Are we doing enough to make ourselves understood?
I was inspired to write a piece about medical acronyms and jargon. On an elderly care ward round, an experienced geriatric consultant asked me what “TLA” stood for… I got […]
Fairness in fitness to practise: An update from the General Medical Council
Written by Andrew Hoyle, Assistant Director – Decisions Doctors occupy a special and highly trusted position in our society. Our fitness to practise processes exist to maintain patient safety and […]