Geography
Abergavenny, Aberystwyth, Bangor, Bodelwyddan, Bridgend, Caerleon, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Carmarthen, Llandaff, Llandough, Llanelli, Llanfrechfa (near Cwmbran), Merthyr Tydfil, Newport, Port Talbot, Swansea, Wrexham, Ynysmaerdy, Nr Llantrisant.
Linked Medical Schools
Cardiff University, University of Swansea
Foundation school website
https://heiw.nhs.wales/education-and-training/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?
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, placements are arranged around a single or small number of nearby base hospitals.
Does the foundation school allow F2 Abroad?
No
Does the foundation school offer FPP programmes?
Yes, we have 9 x programmes based in Aberystwyth which include involvement in the Cardiff Medical School rural medicine training programme.
If an applicant is approved for pre-allocation to the foundation school, will they also be pre-allocated to group or programme?
We consider pre-allocation down to “sub-group” level (i.e. to posts based around a single or small number of nearby hospitals)
Does the school allow matching to group or programme for linked applications?
We consider linked applicants down to “group” (Health Board) level.
Does the school hold a welcome event for newly allocated F1s?
If so, when?
Yes. The date is to be confirmed but will take place between allocation to Foundation School and match to Group.