Curriculum

Curriculum

This page explains the Foundation Programme Curriculum and the requirements foundation doctors must meet during their first two years of training. The Foundation Programme Curriculum covers the key skills, knowledge and behaviours expected in practice, including communication, patient safety and teamwork, as well as the more traditional elements of medical training.

Use the sections below to explore the curriculum and supporting resources, including guidance on assessment, e-portfolio and supervision.

To learn more about the UKFPO’s Education and Support Service and resources on offer, watch the UKFPO Education and Support Service short video below.

UK FP Curriculum

The curriculum and accompanying guides

e-portfolio

Introduction and roles and responsibilities

Supervisor meetings

Forms and accompanying guides

Supervised learning events

What they are and how to use them

Personal learning log

Logging process and requirements for core and non-core learning

Assessments

UKFP assessment requirements for ARCP and guides to each tool

Prescribing Safety Assessment (PSA)

Requirements and criteria for sitting the PSA, process and sitting dates

Curriculum resource

e-learning resources mapped to HLOs and core FP learning topics available on elfh, BMJ and Drs.net

Annual Review of Competence Progression (ARCP)

What it is, the requirements and how to prepare

elearning for healthcare

Information about this free e-learning resource for foundation doctors

Evidence of completion of FP

Where to access your F1CC/FPCC and how to verify you certificate

F1 doctors and locum work

Clarification of the rules for F1 doctors undertaking work outside of their UK Foundation Programme placements

UKFPO Education and Support Service

Dr Mike Masding, UKFPO National Clinical Director explains the role of the UKFPO Education and Support Service in supporting both foundation doctors and faculty in their training and development. Mike outlines how the team ensures consistent curriculum delivery across the UK, provides national guidance and offers a wide range of resources and webinars to enhance learning.

To explore the UKFP curriculum and resources available as mentioned in the recording, visit the following pages: