Academic Specialised Foundation Programme doctors - FAQs

application process

How do I apply for the two-year Academic SFP? 

There is a two-stage process for applications described in detail on the BMA, NHSE-TV and UKFPO websites and summarised below: 

1. Main Foundation Programme application (national): All applicants must submit the standard two-year Foundation Programme application via Oriel during the national window (e.g., late September to early October)
   
   
2. Oxford ASFP application pathways:

• Pathway 1: Oxford and Buckinghamshire Medical Schools run separate local competitions and allocate ten Oxford SFP posts (five each). This process usually concludes by November.
• Pathway 2: the remaining 20 SFP posts are applied for through the main Foundation Programme Application process and allocated via Preference Informed Allocation (PIA).

The ASFP research project

Can I set up my own ASFP research project, or must I apply to existing projects? 

At Oxford you can set up your own project in whatever area interests you – provided you find someone to supervise you. Supervisors can be from a range of University departments or research themes.

Most of our ASFP doctors organise their own research projects: they talk to a range of potential supervisors and work out what they want to do. Sometimes this might even be more than one project.

We do have some existing projects and can help out – if things fall through, or don’t work out.

More information 

View more FAQs on the National UK Foundation Programme website.

View our pages about the Academic Specialised Foundation Programme.