2 Year Foundation Programmes

The Foundation Programme aims to ensure that all doctors deliver safe and effective patient care and aspire to excellence in their professional development in accordance with GMC guidance.

To be eligible to apply for the 2-year UK Foundation Programme, you must be eligible for Provisional Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC).

To apply, you must either be nominated by a UK medical school or apply via the UKFPO Eligibility application process. Find out more about how to apply for the 2-year UK Foundation Programme (F1) below.

Eligibility application

You may need to complete an eligibility application before you can apply to the Foundation Programme. This section explains the criteria and process for the Eligibility application process.

Foundation Programme application

Both nominated and eligibility applicants must complete a Foundation Programme application. This section provides details of the application and allocation processes.

If you hold or expect to hold Full Registration with the GMC, you will not be eligible to apply for the 2-year UK Foundation Programme. Instead, you may be eligible to apply for other employment as a doctor. Please refer to our Careers advice and returning to practice page where you can find links to relevant resources.