This page contains important information about the options available in relation to your F2 year starting in August 2024.
- F2 Rotation Swaps if you wish to swap your allocated F2 rotation within the Severn Foundation School
- F2 Special Circumstances for those who may need to change F2 rotation due to special circumstances
- F2 Overseas if you are thinking about applying to complete F2 abroad
- Time Out of Programme if you are thinking about taking time out of Foundation Training between F1 and F2
Please do not submit applications for the above before the application window opens.
| Application window opens | 04/12/2023 09:00am GMT |
| Application window closes | 05/01/2024 12:00 midday GMT |
- Inter Foundation School Transfers if you are considering applying for a transfer to another Foundation School for F2 (application window set nationally - please see UKFP website)
F2 Rotation Swaps
Severn Foundation School runs a Swaps Process for current F1 doctors wishing to change their F2 rotation. Foundation doctors interested in applying for a swap should read the F2 Swaps Policy and complete the online application form within the specified application window. Please note that Foundation doctors wishing to change their F2 rotation due to Special Circumstances will need to apply through the F2 Special Circumstances process.
F2 Special Circumstances
Foundation doctors whose circumstances have changed since starting the programme and who meet one of the special circumstances criteria may apply to change their F2 rotation due to their situation. Foundation doctors considering applying for F2 Special Circumstances should read the policy and guidance and complete and return the F2 Special Circumstances Application Form and supporting evidence to the Foundation School within the specified application window.
F2 Overseas
Severn Foundation doctors wishing to apply to undertake F2 overseas should read the policy and guidance, and complete and return the F2 Overseas Application Form to the Foundation School within the specified application window.
GMC statement regarding Approval of Foundation Programme training outside the UK.
Time Out of Programme (OOP)
Severn Foundation doctors wishing to apply to take time out between F1 and F2 should download the relevant policy and form, complete and return to the Foundation School within the specified time frame.
NB – Foundation doctors applying to undertake F2 overseas DO NOT have to complete the TOFP form, only the F2 Overseas form.
Please also see our Resignation Policy.
Inter-Foundation School Transfer
Please note that the application window for this process is set nationally by the UKFP, and information is included here for information only.
Severn Foundation doctors wishing to apply for an Inter Foundation School Transfer should read the guidance and download the form from the national Foundation Programme website, complete and return to the Foundation School within the specified time frame. In order to be considered for a Foundation School transfer, an applicant's circumstances must have changed since F1 allocation. Foundation doctors wishing to transfer into Severn must consult their home Foundation School in the first instance.
Application Window: TBC