Foundation Training
The Scottish Foundation School
The Scottish Foundation School provides a wide range of programmes offering a unique experience covering different types of populations, hospitals and specialties as well as geographical diversity. Information about the Scottish Foundation School can be found here.
| Region | FP | SFP | FPP | TOTALS |
| East | 102 | 6 | 0 | 108 |
| North | 153 | 12 | 6 | 171 |
| South-East | 219 | 15 | 0 | 234 |
| West | 414 | 18 | 57 | 489 |
| TOTALS | 888 | 51 | 63 | 1002 |
Two year Foundation Programmes are the first stage of postgraduate medical training in the UK following graduation from medical school. Recruitment to the two year programmes in the Scottish Foundation School is undertaken as part of the UK-wide recruitment process to a national UK agreed timetable.
Recruitment information displayed currently is for Foundation Programmes commencing in August 2024.
More informaion about the Scottish Foundation School and the opportunites we provide can be found on the Scotland Deanery website.
For all queries about Foundation Training in Scotland please contact sfas@nes.scot.nhs.uk
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My experience of training in Scotland was excellent. I would recommend it to anyone thinking about a career in medicine.