Introduction to F1 (UK)

Name: Introduction to F1 (UK)
Start: 2025-02-16T13:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-02-16T14:30:00+00:00

16th Feb 2025

1:00 - 2:30pm (GMT)

Foundation Doctor

16th Feb 2025

1:00 - 2:30pm (GMT)

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Description

An Insight into Life as a Junior Doctor in the UK: Perspectives from England, Wales & Northern Ireland

What to Expect from the Session:

The Foundation Programme (FY1 & FY2) – How it works: Application,Structure, rotations, and training pathways
Workplace Culture – Differences in hospital environments
Workload & Shift Patterns – How rotas vary, on-call expectations, and night shift experiences.
Shift From Med Student to Junior Doctor – especially as IMGs
Q&A Session – A chance to ask questions and gain insights from junior doctors working in different parts of the UK.

Whether you're preparing for your first job as an FY1 or considering future training opportunities, this session will give you a practical, real-world perspective on life as a junior doctor in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as IMGs (specifically IMGs from EU medical universities).

Summary

In this interactive session, gain a practical overview of the Foundation Programme while learning about life as a Junior Doctor in the UK. Understand the application process, training structure, rotations, and different pathways available. Get insights into the workplace culture, workload, shift patterns, and the transition from Med Student to Junior Doctor, especially for International Medical Graduates. The session includes a Q&A round with junior doctors from England, Wales and Northern Ireland. This meeting is relevant for those who are aspiring to start their FY1 or are considering future training opportunities.

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Learning objectives

To understand the structure and application process of the Foundation Programme (FY1 & FY2) in the UK, including the different training pathways and rotations.
To explore the differences in workplace culture within various hospital environments across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
To learn about the workload, shift patterns, on-call expectations, and night shift experiences of a junior doctor in the UK.
To gain insight into the transition from medical student to junior doctor in the UK, with specific focus on the experiences of international medical graduates (IMGs) from EU medical universities.
To engage in a Q&A session with currently practicing junior doctors in the UK, thereby gaining firsthand information and gaining the opportunity to have personal queries addressed.

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