The Specialised Foundation Programme (SFP) provides an opportunity for foundation doctors to develop research, teaching, and leadership and management skills in addition to the competences outlined in the Foundation Programme Curriculum.
Details of available Specialised Foundation Programmes within each Foundation School and the corresponding job descriptions can be found on local foundation school websites. Contact details and website links for foundation schools are available below.
SFP Selection
Each of the four-nations manages selection to the Specialised Foundation Programme in a different way. Information about how the selection process will be managed is available on the individual website for each nation.
The UKFPO are not involved with the selection process in each nation. Queries about the process, selection methods and decision making must therefore be directed to the appropriate contacts within each nation.
Non-urgent advice: Oriel application
All applicants for the 2026 Foundation Programme must still complete the main FP application form on Oriel, irrespective of whether they plan on applying for an SFP programme or not. The national FP application deadline on Oriel applies to all 2026 applicants. The main FP application form is a mandatory part of the process.