Foundation Year 2

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A new programme for postgraduate medical training being introduced in the UK from 2005 onwards. The programme will replace the traditional grades of medical career before the level of Consultant. The different stages of the programme will contribute towards a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)

The Foundation Programme is a two-year general training programme which forms the bridge between medical school and specialist/general practice training. Trainees will have the opportunity to gain experience in a series of placements in a variety of specialties and healthcare settings. Learning objectives for each stage will be specific and focused on demonstration of clinical competences.

Foundation Year 2 (F2)

Typically, F2 placements will be allocated during the first year to afford doctors in training and their supervisors some flexibility and choice in response to early training experiences.

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.