General Information 

The GMC have recently published a statement regarding training overseas, which all potential applicants should note:

GMC statement regarding Approval of Foundation Programme training outside the UK.

Severn do not (currently) restrict the number of foundation doctors undertaking F2 overseas, although - in order for an application to be approved - it must meet the requirements outlined in our F2 Overseas policy.  In previous years, the number of approved applications has been between 1 and 11.

Previously Approved Host Institutions 

Australia

New Zealand 

Gold Coast Hospital
Gosford Hospital
Hervey Bay Hospital
Hornsby Ku-Ring-Gai Hospital              
John Hunter Hospital
Mona Vale Hospital
Robina Hospital
Royal Perth Hospital
Wyong Hospital

Auckland City Hospital
Christchurch Hospital
Dunedin Hospital
Middlemore Hospital
Nelson Hospital
Palmerston North Hospital                   
Tauranga Hospital
Timaru Hospital
Wellington Hospital

Please note: The following accounts are from foundation doctors applying under previous policies/processes.  The current policy/process may differ, particularly in view of the recent GMC statement and requirement for GMC approval of programmes. 

Jasmine Biswas - 2024- 2025

In August 2024 Jasmine Biswas, delivered a presentation before she began her F2 year in Australia at Flinders Medical Centre, Southern Adelaide Local Heath Network, which detailed the process that she followed. We have coupled Jasmine’s presentation with some important notes from the foundation school and have created a process guide which we hope will be useful to those considering completing F2 abroad.

Myles Rice - 2024-2025

Lauren Jackson - 2024- 2025

Please note that this information is based on applying in August 2024 and somethings might have changed since this application so please ensure that you complete your own research too.  

This page was last updated September 1st 2025 (8 days ago)