Non-urgent advice: Important information regarding release of timeline dates
Please note the key dates for UKFP 2024 entry will be released on an incremental basis. Please refer to the website regularly to ensure that you are viewing the most up-to-date information.
Eligibility Key Dates
July 2023
04 July
Eligibility application window opens
From 04 July
Applicants who need to sit PLAB 1 must email PLAB@gmc-uk.org to ask for access to available PLAB 1 places. Applicants will be required to attach the email confirmation from Oriel to show they have submitted their eligibility application to the UKFPO.
25 July 12:00 midday (BST)
Deadline to submit an Eligibility application
August 2023
10 August
Eligibility outcomes released on Oriel
24 August
Final date for applicants to set up their GMC Online account for PLAB, including providing valid English language evidence to the GMC
31 August
Deadline to request a PLAB 1 test booking with the GMC. Bookings made after 31 August 2023 will not be recognised for the UKFP 2024 application process by the UKFPO and applicants will be withdrawn
September 2023
12 September 12:00 midday (BST)
Deadline to send confirmation of your PLAB 1 booking to UKFPO. Failure to send confirmation of your PLAB 1 booking by this time will result in your application being withdrawn. The PLAB 1 examination date must be on or before 02 November 2023
20 September 09:00 (BST) – 04 October 12:00 midday (BST)
National application window for FP, SFP, and FPP programmes.
Applicants who are deemed eligible or eligible with conditions must also complete the separate application for the two-year Foundation Programme for 2024 on Oriel. Please refer to the “UKFP 2024 Application Timeline”, “UKFP 2024 Applicant Handbook”, and “UKFP 2024 Guidance on how to apply to the Foundation Programme” documents for detailed information.
20 September 09:00 (BST) – 04 October 12:00 midday (BST)
Pre-allocation application window (application via main Oriel application form). Please refer to the “UKFP 2024 Applicant Guide to the Pre-allocation Process” document for detailed information.
October 2023
03 October
Deadline to qualify from medical school for applicants who require PLAB
04 October 12:00 (BST)
Deadline to submit the separate application for the two-year Foundation Programme (including SFP and FPP) for 2024 on Oriel
04 October 12:00 (BST)
Deadline to submit Pre-allocation application (via main Oriel application form)
November 2023
02 November
Last possible examination date for PLAB 1 if applying for UKFP 2024. Applicants must pass PLAB 1 to remain eligible for the foundation programme. Examinations that are sat after the 02 November 2023 will not be accepted for the 2024 foundation programme.
07 – 10 November
Clinical Assessment test dates. Those requiring clinical assessment will only be required to attend one date. Applicants will be notified of their date closer to the time
December 2023
21 December 12:00 midday (GMT)
Deadline to send PLAB 1 results to the UKFPO
Applicants who have failed/not taken/failed to provide their results for PLAB 1 will be withdrawn from the application process after this date (no exemptions permitted)
January 2024
31 January
Deadline to request a PLAB 2 test booking with the GMC. Bookings made after 31 January 2024 will not be recognised for the UKFP 2024 application process by the UKFPO and applicants will be withdrawn
February 2024
13 February 12:00 midday (GMT)
Deadline to send confirmation of your PLAB 2 booking to UKFPO. Failure to send confirmation of your PLAB 2 booking by this time will result in your application being withdrawn. The PLAB 2 examination date must be on or before 31 May 2024
April 2024
April 2024
Applicants are advised to apply for provisional registration with the GMC at least three months before the start of the foundation programme. Applicants are advised to have their GMC registration in place before the start of their mandatory induction and shadowing period. Employers will confirm individual start dates for induction and shadowing and these will be communicated directly to allocated applicants. Please note these dates can vary between employers.
May 2024
31 May
Last possible examination and pass date for PLAB 2 if applying for UKFP 2024
July 2024
05 July
Deadline to send PLAB 2 results to the UKFPO
Applicants who have failed/not taken/failed to provide their results for PLAB 2 will be withdrawn from the application process after this date (no exemptions permitted)
Deadline for applicants to submit their application for GMC registration
Applicants must have theirapplication evidence ready ahead of time and should not wait until their PLAB 2 results are published to start preparing their application. Applicants should make sure they are familiar with the guidance on the GMC website about applying for registration, and should start the process of verifying their qualifications as soon as possible.
August 2024
06 August
All applicants must have qualified from medical school and hold provisional registration by this date