foundation years - the application

2. The application
There will be a national person specification identifying the attributes you need
to apply for foundation training. A national application form will be available
from each UoA.
You can apply to as many UoAs as you like, anywhere in the country. These must be
ranked in order of preference and the application submitted to your first ranked
UoA. Instructions on how and where to submit your application will be advised in
the advertisement and on the websites of the postgraduate deaneries.
Once you have made your choices, applications can be made either online or by post
and will consist of:
• the completed application form
• the names and addresses of two referees
• a letter from your university supporting your application
• your preference ranking of the Units of Application (UoA)
Application form: Everyone in the country will be using the same application form,
which will be based on a national person specification. There will be a structured
personal statement which will give you the chance to record your achievements
and to set out your aspirations. You should make your personal, geographical and
educational needs for foundation training clear on the application form, so they
can be taken into account.
Referees: You will also be asked to identify two referees to support your application.
They should be consultants or other senior medical professionals who can give their
views on your previous performance.
Letter from your university: The GMC requires you to have a letter from your medical
school/university to support your application. You will either need to send, or to
arrange for your medical school to send, this letter to your first ranked UoA.
Ranked list of UoAs: You will be able to list all UoAs that you would be prepared to
go to, but only the UoA you rank as your number one choice will initially receive
your application and score it.
3. Waiting for the outcome of your application
Your application form will be scored by trained individuals in each UoA against the
attributes set out in the national person specification.
If your first choice UoA decides to offer you a place, that’s it, you’re in.
If you do not get an offer from your first choice, your documentation will be passed
on to your second ranked UoA and so on, until all available places are allocated. The
result of the application process will be announced in mid-January 2006.