Applicants/foundation doctors who are considering an IFST should first discuss this with their local Foundation Training Programme Director and/or foundation school team.
IFST applications must be submitted to the current/allocated foundation school by the national deadline. Please read the IFST Applicant Guidance and IFST Applicant Timeline carefully before applying. Foundation School contact details can be found on the Contact Us page.
The IFST application window for the 2025-26 training year will open in March 2025. The application timeline and IFST application forms will be published soon.
IFST Applicant Guidance
IFST 2024 – Applicant Guidance
IFST 2025 -Applicant Guidance – Available soon
IFST 2025 Application forms
Available soon
IFST 2025 Application Timeline
Available soon