Hey Nasir! Thanks for dropping by and glad it gave you some insight - I definitely wish I knew more about it towards the end of medical school 😂 always happy to help :)
Hey guys, would love to know if you found this useful. What would you like to know more about to help you make your decision? Let me know in the comments 🙂
Hey great video! But they’ve recently announced that they’re no longer allocating extra points for additional degrees or publications from 2023 onwards but they’ve not yet released what they’re doing to replace it.
Thank you so much for this video !! Cleared so many doubts. Just wanted to ask, what about PLAB 1 and PLAB 2. I'm currently in my 5th year medical school in Ukraine. Can I apply in the UK Foundation program before clearing PLAB 1 and 2 ?
@@akhilapasupuleti4324 yeh intercalation and publications are no longer part of the EPM, UKFPO announced it the other week. Students can still do it, I’m sure they have their uses for the future:)
Don't know if you've made an updated video but they're now looking to remove additional degrees from the EPM score from 2023 onwards so you no longer get extra points for an additional degree :/
Hi. I am a medical graduate from the Philippines. What if I already had my one year internship here, can I still begin FY1 post or should I go for FY2 stand alone? I'm planning to start at FY1 post so that I can get myself familiar with the medical culture in the UK.
Thank you so much. This video has been of help. But I would like to ask that must every applicant pass both plab 1 and 2 before qualified to start the foundation program or the main qualifications are the academics (50) and the SJT(50)?
Regarding those 4-month rotations - does it mean that each 4 months you might literally be placed anywhere? I mean, geographically. Of course, that will depend on you preferences, but do I understand correctly that 4 months you may work in a certain city and then you may have to move anywhere else, even to another part of the UK?
Two questions for you: when you graduate medical school, you must go to foundation programme right? Second question- I graduated medical school in EU but not UK, should I also go through foundation programme and if yes I have to go through it,how do I know if my diploma is acceptable? Thank you
Hello! Im a IMG from Peru, I would like to know if I can apply for foundation Y2 standalone before having my Plab 1 and 2 done? Or at least the Plab 2 done. I hear it takes like 1 year at least to apply
Hey, I'm really glad it was useful 😊 applications can be stressful, especially as a foreign graduate within a new system! As far as I'm aware, IMGs take the SJT after PLAB 1 and before the deadline for PLAB 2. All this is before FY1 and FY2. Will you be applying for this year? Best of luck!
Thanks for the infos Can you help me to understand on some matter, like my mbbs it takes 6yrs in which is 5yr + 1 year of internship in order to graduate do I have to apply when I just finish my 5 year in order to be eligible for ukfp or I can still do the 1 yr internship and apply later , will I still be eligible? Thank you.
As an Indian.. Can I apply for f1 n f2 before plab. And what about for the year 2022. Has anything changed due to the pandemic. and do IMGs also go through the same selection process?
Hi Matthew..you didnt mention Plab 1 and Plab 2? How did u register for GMC ? Are you a IMG? Thx for the assistance. (i am enquring for my son who is a 5th yr med student at RUMC Malaysia graduating in 2022 May.
Hi there, I studied medicine in the UK so unfortunately I’m not too familiar with the IMG route. But as far as I’m aware overseas doctors need to pass the PLAB exams or can enter after MRCP. Hope that helps!
This was very useful! Thank You Matthew... Just a quick question, I'm from Malaysia and I have never been to the UK before. Do u have any advice for me in terms of choosing the foundation schools? like which place is better, the lifestyle, budget etc
Hey Priya, I'm glad it was useful! There are lots of things that can affect your decision in choosing foundation schools. The biggest difference between them all is the location, as they are separated geographically throughout the UK, and most of them have a mix of big hospitals in big cities, and in small. I would say the biggest things to ask yourself are whether you would like to live in or near a busy city like London, or you'd like a more suburban experience 🙂 in terms of budgeting, I'd say areas around London are on the more expensive side of the scale. But obviously being in a big city has huge perks too, especially if you've grown up in near a city like KL!
@@mattbklee thank you for the great explanation, to answer your question, yes i have gone through the eligibility application and now just waiting for the UKFPO application to open! That's true when you said about choosing the places depending on my preferences... I think I would prefer a place where the lifestyle is not too busy like the big city and have a good work-life balance ... as a first timer planning to work in the UK, your videos def helps me to understand the life of junior doctor in the UK! 😊
I'm really glad, and that's the reason I started this channel! I would say you have quite a few options then. The North of UK is also a bit colder in general than the South. I trained in Bristol (Severn foundation school) in the South West which was lovely and I would definitely recommend having a look there 😊
@@mattbklee this is great! Sure thing, will look it up. thank you so much Matthew! Looking forward to watching your future informative and productive videos...😇💯🔆
Heyy brother I want to talk with you regarding foundation course in Science . I have passed O level -2018 And have a study gap . Can I apply for foundation program in UK. Pls help
Hi Utkarsh, do you mean a trust grade FY2 post, or standalone FY2 training program? The process of application is slightly different for both but would involve a trust-level application rather than national.
Thanks for the video. How long do you have to back out of a post? My primary aim is a residency position in the US but I will also be applying for a foundation post as backup. Have you heard of anyone backing out of a post after they've been accepted or is there a date with a contract you sign?
Thanks for the useful video Matt! Needed to learn a bit about FPAS and almost googled it before coming to TH-cam - glad I came here :)
Hey Nasir! Thanks for dropping by and glad it gave you some insight - I definitely wish I knew more about it towards the end of medical school 😂 always happy to help :)
Hey guys, would love to know if you found this useful. What would you like to know more about to help you make your decision? Let me know in the comments 🙂
This is really useful to me as a final year! Also nice start on the YT channel, good luck! 🤟🏾
Just realised I hadn't replied to this buddy... thanks for the love 👍
Really useful content, succinctly summarized. Love that SJT chuckle haha.
Haha thanks man! Just wanted to make something that was useful for others 😊
Hey great video! But they’ve recently announced that they’re no longer allocating extra points for additional degrees or publications from 2023 onwards but they’ve not yet released what they’re doing to replace it.
Thank you so much for this video !! Cleared so many doubts. Just wanted to ask, what about PLAB 1 and PLAB 2. I'm currently in my 5th year medical school in Ukraine. Can I apply in the UK Foundation program before clearing PLAB 1 and 2 ?
Hi. Thank you for the video. Could you make a video for 2023 application in the near future?
Were there any particular aspects you wanted to know about that I didn’t cover in my last video? ☺️
Welldone on 1k mate!! and lool peak that intercalation got yeeted out after this video was made
what do you mean, is an intercalation degree not counted anymore? :)
@@akhilapasupuleti4324 yeh intercalation and publications are no longer part of the EPM, UKFPO announced it the other week. Students can still do it, I’m sure they have their uses for the future:)
What if I have never published a single paper?
Hey, Matthew , very useful video for those want to study in UK
Don't know if you've made an updated video but they're now looking to remove additional degrees from the EPM score from 2023 onwards so you no longer get extra points for an additional degree :/
This was so helpful and informative! thanks for making these :)
I'm glad this was informative and as always, hugely appreciate the feedback :)
Hi. I am a medical graduate from the Philippines. What if I already had my one year internship here, can I still begin FY1 post or should I go for FY2 stand alone? I'm planning to start at FY1 post so that I can get myself familiar with the medical culture in the UK.
Hi Christine.Did you find answers?
Thank you so much. This video has been of help. But I would like to ask that must every applicant pass both plab 1 and 2 before qualified to start the foundation program or the main qualifications are the academics (50) and the SJT(50)?
Regarding those 4-month rotations - does it mean that each 4 months you might literally be placed anywhere? I mean, geographically. Of course, that will depend on you preferences, but do I understand correctly that 4 months you may work in a certain city and then you may have to move anywhere else, even to another part of the UK?
wait, SJT is out of 70?! i kept on thinking its out of 50, how does the 50/100 EPM get calculated, is it like deciles again?
Generally what are the most competitive deaneries? Thanks for the video mate
Two questions for you: when you graduate medical school, you must go to foundation programme right? Second question- I graduated medical school in EU but not UK, should I also go through foundation programme and if yes I have to go through it,how do I know if my diploma is acceptable? Thank you
Hello! Im a IMG from Peru, I would like to know if I can apply for foundation Y2 standalone before having my Plab 1 and 2 done? Or at least the Plab 2 done. I hear it takes like 1 year at least to apply
THis was really helpful got a new subscriber😊....as an IMG do I take the SJT after the PLAB 1 exam or PLAB 2
Hey, I'm really glad it was useful 😊 applications can be stressful, especially as a foreign graduate within a new system! As far as I'm aware, IMGs take the SJT after PLAB 1 and before the deadline for PLAB 2. All this is before FY1 and FY2. Will you be applying for this year? Best of luck!
Very informative keep it goin! grind that content
Thanks man appreciate the support! Definitely on the grind
Thanks man this was really useful!
I'm glad it was useful man!
Thank you so much this was really useful!
I'm glad it was useful Katie!
Thanks for the infos
Can you help me to understand on some matter, like my mbbs it takes 6yrs in which is 5yr + 1 year of internship in order to graduate do I have to apply when I just finish my 5 year in order to be eligible for ukfp or I can still do the 1 yr internship and apply later , will I still be eligible?
Thank you.
As an Indian.. Can I apply for f1 n f2 before plab. And what about for the year 2022. Has anything changed due to the pandemic.
and do IMGs also go through the same selection process?
Is it possible to apply, interview, be matched and defer for a year? Or not accept and reapply the next year?
Hi, any tips to pass SJT? I am trying to apply for FY2 Standalone programme. Thanks
Hi Matthew..you didnt mention Plab 1 and Plab 2? How did u register for GMC ? Are you a IMG? Thx for the assistance. (i am enquring for my son who is a 5th yr med student at RUMC Malaysia graduating in 2022 May.
Hi there, I studied medicine in the UK so unfortunately I’m not too familiar with the IMG route. But as far as I’m aware overseas doctors need to pass the PLAB exams or can enter after MRCP. Hope that helps!
This was very useful! Thank You Matthew... Just a quick question, I'm from Malaysia and I have never been to the UK before. Do u have any advice for me in terms of choosing the foundation schools? like which place is better, the lifestyle, budget etc
Hey Priya, I'm glad it was useful! There are lots of things that can affect your decision in choosing foundation schools. The biggest difference between them all is the location, as they are separated geographically throughout the UK, and most of them have a mix of big hospitals in big cities, and in small. I would say the biggest things to ask yourself are whether you would like to live in or near a busy city like London, or you'd like a more suburban experience 🙂 in terms of budgeting, I'd say areas around London are on the more expensive side of the scale. But obviously being in a big city has huge perks too, especially if you've grown up in near a city like KL!
It's a complex question really that depends on a lot of things! Were you planning to apply this year?
@@mattbklee thank you for the great explanation, to answer your question, yes i have gone through the eligibility application and now just waiting for the UKFPO application to open! That's true when you said about choosing the places depending on my preferences... I think I would prefer a place where the lifestyle is not too busy like the big city and have a good work-life balance ... as a first timer planning to work in the UK, your videos def helps me to understand the life of junior doctor in the UK! 😊
I'm really glad, and that's the reason I started this channel! I would say you have quite a few options then. The North of UK is also a bit colder in general than the South. I trained in Bristol (Severn foundation school) in the South West which was lovely and I would definitely recommend having a look there 😊
@@mattbklee this is great! Sure thing, will look it up. thank you so much Matthew! Looking forward to watching your future informative and productive videos...😇💯🔆
Thanks for the informative vid 👍👍
you're most welcome! hope it's helpful in your medical school career 😁
Heyy brother
I want to talk with you regarding foundation course in Science .
I have passed O level -2018
And have a study gap .
Can I apply for foundation program in UK.
Pls help
Can I transfer myself to a new university after finish a foundation?
For Non Training FY2 jobs. What needs to done?
Hi Utkarsh, do you mean a trust grade FY2 post, or standalone FY2 training program? The process of application is slightly different for both but would involve a trust-level application rather than national.
@@mattbklee This is in regards to IMGs who wish to do FY2 and land up a job in the NHS
@@mattbklee Hello! Hows the process for FY2 standalone?
Hi, please can a British citizen do a foundation year?
Hi Queen, yes they can - it's a centralised application
Thanks for the video. How long do you have to back out of a post? My primary aim is a residency position in the US but I will also be applying for a foundation post as backup. Have you heard of anyone backing out of a post after they've been accepted or is there a date with a contract you sign?
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