BMA - Foundation programme and training

Foundation programme and training

Foundation programmes update October 2007
This is the text of an email message from the Chair of MSC, about the foundation programme application form was sent to medical students in October. It gives MSC views on the new application questions as well as information about other aspects of the foundation programme and UKFPO website, as well as information about what MSC is doing about this on behalf of medical students

Communication skills education for doctors : an update
Good communication skills are recognised by the medical and other healthcare professions as central elements in demonstrating appropriate attitudes and professional development. The benefits of effective communication include good working relationships, increased patient satisfaction and improved health for patients. The report updates the document produced in January 2003.

Foundation year 2 doctors undertaking a general practice placement - November 2007
The GPC has produced this guidance on contractual and pay matters for both FY2 doctors and GP training practices.

New standards for living and working conditions for hospital doctors in training
This revised guidance takes forward the provisions for accommodation and catering set out in Living and working conditions for hospital doctors in training.

Survey of SAS Doctors’ experience of PMETB - Report - January 2007
Since the inception of the Postgraduate Medical Education and Training Board (PMETB) in September 2005, the Staff and Associate Specialists Committee (SASC) have heard various concerns regarding the application process for Article 14. In order to gather information regarding doctor experiences of the application process, a questionnaire was sent to Staff and Associate Grade (SASG) doctors. This report presents the findings this national survey.

Sign-posting medical careers for doctors
This report highlights the current situation regarding career advice provision for medical students, doctors in training and career grade doctors. It examines the key concerns of current provision and the methods used to counsel doctors in their careers.

Foundation programme pilot schemes monitoring report to the Junior Doctors Committee and the Medical Students Committee, May 2004
In January 2004, a questionnaire was sent to all deaneries in England to seek information on their plans to establish foundation programme pilot schemes under the modernising medical careers initiative.

Making the most of your postgraduate training
A guide, written by the Junior Doctors Committee and the meeting of specialist trainee representatives, aimed at junior doctors of all grades to give trainees a clearer picture of the processes by which their postgraduate training and education are managed.