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Foundation Training

This section provides up-to-date information about Foundation Training in Wales.

For further general information about the Foundation Programme, please refer to the UK Foundation Programme website.

Foundation Year 1 (F1)

The first year of the Foundation Programme builds upon the knowledge, skills and competences acquired in undergraduate training. The learning objectives for this year are set by the General Medical Council (GMC).

In order to attain full registration with the GMC, doctors must achieve specific competences by the end of this year.

See the GMC website for more details.

Foundation Year 2 (F2)

The second year of the Foundation Programme builds on the first year of training. The F2 year main focus is on training in the assessment and management of the acutely ill patient. Training also encompasses the generic professional skills applicable to all areas of medicine - team work, time management, communication and IT skills.

Current Foundation Year 1 Doctors in Wales should refer to the following document for information on the F2 matching scheme, which will be used to match F1 Doctors to F2 posts, commencing August 2011. The F2 matching scheme will open on Monday 28th Novemeber 2011 and can be accessed here.

If you are interesting in taking time out of the foundation programme or working abroad for your F2 year, please refer to the Polices and Procedures section and read the guidance notes carefully. Please note a maximum of 17 Foundation Doctors will be permitted to take time out of the foundation programme or working abroad in 2011/3

ppt Foundation Year 2 Recruitment 2012/13

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