UK Foundation Programme confirms oversubscription for FP2012
Published: 24/10/2011
The UK Foundation Programme Office (UKFPO) has confirmed that, as predicted earlier this year, there are more applicants to the Foundation Programme starting in August 2012, than places currently available. It is anticipated that all eligible applicants will be placed before the start of the Foundation Programme – it is expected that approximately 98% will be allocated in December and the rest over the following months.
As previously communicated, this means that applications from individuals who did not provide proof of their right to work in the UK by 7 October 2011 will not be considered. These applicants will now be withdrawn from the national process.
All applications from individuals with the right to work and remain in the UK will be ranked in score order, and the top ‘n’ scoring applicants will be placed on the primary list to be allocated to a particular foundation school on 8 December 2011. The remaining applicants will be placed on the reserve list and allocated to a foundation school on the dates specified in the Applicant’s Handbook.
Professor Derek Gallen, UKFPO National Director, said:
“I am confident that despite the programme being oversubscribed once again, all eligible applicants will be placed in jobs by the start of the Foundation Programme in 2012. Last year, there were 184 more applicants than places available, but due to withdrawals for failed finals or other personal reasons all applicants were allocated by May.”
Primary and reserve list applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application on 8 December 2011. Those on the reserve list will receive support from their local medical school and will be kept informed regarding when subsequent allocations will take place.
