Geography
Aylesbury, Amersham, Ascot, Banbury, Berkshire, Buckingham, High Wycombe, Milton Keynes, Oxford, Reading, Slough.
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
University of Oxford, University of Buckingham.
Foundation school website
https://thamesvalley.hee.nhs.uk/foundation/
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?
No, not for all programmes, as we have a few F1 programmes that are currently not linked to an F2 programme. We hope to have these programmes matched by the end of the year.
If no (to above question), how and when will they be matched to F2 placements?
If F2 rotations are not known at the point of allocation they will be allocated to a programme by the Foundation School by 31st January 2027 during the F1 year.
Will foundation doctors work in the same hospital/location for their 2-year training programme?
The majority spend F1 and F2 at different Trusts and sites.
Does the foundation school allow F2 Abroad?
No
Does the foundation school offer FPP programmes?
No
If an applicant is approved for pre-allocation to the foundation school, will they also be pre-allocated to group or programme?
Applicants will be pre-allocated to the F1 Trust (sub-group) nearest to their special circumstances’ application address for the F1 year only.
Does the school allow matching to group or programme for linked applications?
No
Does the school hold a welcome event for newly allocated F1s?
If so, when?
An online welcome event will be offered by the Foundation School during the preferencing window. Trusts will also provide various local arrangements at this time.