Category: Humans of the Foundation Programme
You don’t need to see the finish line
A few weeks ago, I stood on the start line of a marathon in the Brecon Beacons. It felt slightly […]
Do FORDEC – Decision Making as a Resident Doctor
So, what role does it have in medicine? During foundation teaching, a consultant orthopaedic surgeon introduced us to FOR-DEC: Facts. […]
One of my reflections in my first few months as an FY1
I started this job thinking I know a little something, a little about disease, a little about healing and holding. […]
Brutal hours, mental stress, extra portfolio work, exams to study for and yet the beauty of a career I still love
Transitioning from medical school into Foundation training is one of the biggest changes I have experienced. As a medical student, […]
Forgetting to enjoy the journey
As I get to the end of F2, I find myself in a rather reflective epoch looking back at the […]
Supporting of Breastfeeding Trainees: What Would Best Practice Look Like?
Picture this, it’s a hot June day, with temperatures exceeding 30 degrees. I’ve recently returned to foundation training, following a […]
New 2025-26 Humans of the Foundation Programme e-book
The UKFPO are delighted to announce the launch of the UKFPO 2025-26 Humans of the Foundation Programme e-book! The e-book […]
Hit for 6: Foundation Training and International Umpiring
People often assume that being a doctor and being an international cricket umpire belong in separate parts of my life. […]
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 […]
Forged in Steel: Lessons from Port Talbot’s community
For me, the trenches of medical school revision were softened by an image I held in my mind: working in […]