Foundation Programmes
Overview of post numbers - for posts commencing August 2024
| Region | Total FP Posts |
| East | 102 |
| North | 153 |
| South-East | 219 |
| West | 414 |
| TOTAL | 888 |
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. The 4 regions in Scotland offer different Foundation opportunities. The East and South-East offer a fixed F1 year rotation with the opportunity to select your F2 year rotation. The North and West regions offer 2-year fixed rotations.
Please note there is NO swaps process offered in the Scottish Foundation School.
For all queries regarding Foundation Training in Scotland please contact sfas@nes.scot.nhs.uk
Please note that the Scottish Foundation School does not support or accredit doctors who wish to undertake their F1 or F2 year outside the UK.