Entry ID PR-83890
At a glance
The UK Foundation Programme is the two-year, paid, supervised training that newly qualified doctors complete after medical school before entering specialty (residency) training in the UK. It bridges medical school and full registration/specialty training and is the standard entry point into practising medicine in the NHS. Applications are made through the national Oriel system; for the 2027 intake the application window runs 23 September to 7 October 2026 (12:00 midday BST). International medical graduates can apply via the Eligibility route on Oriel, subject to meeting UKFPO eligibility and GMC registration requirements.
Who can apply
- Medical degree recognised for provisional/full GMC registration
- Meet UKFPO eligibility criteria; IMGs apply via the Oriel Eligibility route
- Demonstrate required competencies and English-language proficiency
- Apply through Oriel within the national application window
Contact
https://foundationprogramme.nhs.uk/contact-us/
UK Foundation Programme Office, Birmingham, United Kingdom
