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Foundation Programme (UKFP)

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Applicant guidance for the 2-year Foundation Programme

This guidance provides information about the national application process to the two year UK Foundation Programme. This includes the national application timeline and information about each stage of the process, from completion of the application form on Oriel, to allocation to a Foundation School and training programme. These pages will be updated on an annual basis, ahead of the application window.

Introduction

An overview of the UK Foundation Programme

Key changes for UKFP 2026

What’s new for 2026?

Application timeline

Important application dates for your diary

Foundation Schools

Geography and information about foundation schools

Foundation Priority Programmes

Information about FPP

Specialised Foundation Programmes

Information about SFP

Pre-allocation to a Foundation School

Criteria and application forms

Application process

Key information about stages of the application process

How to apply on Oriel

Completing the application form on Oriel

Resources

Links to other useful information

First preference ratios

First preference ratios for UKFP recruitment rounds

Appeals

Information about the appeal process

Prioritisation FAQs

FAQs about the Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill 

Reserve List

FAQs for applicants on the national reserve list

Archived guidance

Support links

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