Geography
Bishop Auckland, Carlisle, Darlington, Durham, Gateshead, Hartlepool, High Heaton, Middlesbrough, Newcastle, Northallerton, Northumberland, Northumbria, South Tyneside, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland, Tees, White Haven.
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
Newcastle University, University of Sunderland.
Foundation school website
https://madeinheene.hee.nhs.uk/foundation_training
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, you will be offered a 2-year contract with our Lead Employer Trust and will be allocated to one Local Education Provider for the duration of training.
Psychiatry placements will be based with one of our two local Mental Health NHS Foundation Trusts.
GPF2 placements are hosted by GP practices (we have over 70 in our region).
Specialised placements are bespoke to match the research interests of our F1 and F2 doctors.
Does the foundation school allow F2 Abroad?
No
Does the foundation school offer FPP programmes?
Yes
If an applicant is approved for pre-allocation to the foundation school, will they also be pre-allocated to group or programme?
Yes
Does the school allow matching to group or programme for linked applications?
Linked applications are honoured, however, the link is broken once allocation to Foundation School is confirmed.
Does the school hold a welcome event for newly allocated F1s?
If so, when?
No