Getting into the UK Foundation Programme - IMG Experience

Getting into the UK Foundation Programme - IMG Experience
Dr Maryam Ali is an IMG from Pakistan who graduated from Rawalpindi Medical University in 2020. She was able to pass PLAB and applied for Foundation training in the UK. She will be starting her FY1 training in August 2021.
In this interview, she is sharing her experience and the process of applying for the UK Foundation Programme
For more information on the UK Foundation Programme check their website.
foundationprogramme.nhs.uk/

[@drnajeebjarwar]

You are doing great doctor, I appreciate you👍

[@prisceelove3583]

This was detailed, thank you doc.

[@alaaeldirdiri7261]

I needed this as I wanna apply for Foundation programme 2023, this makes me plan way ahead. thank u so much

[@IMGsofNHS]

All the best

[@rebel4721]

Thanks for sharing docs. I've got a question. With all things being equal, what are the chances of an average IMG getting an allocation in the foundation program?

[@allNature475]

So how about if i get low score on EPM can i still get allocated?

[@suby7462]

The decile score is submitted by ourselves by a document from the university, or directly submitted by the university?

[@navadir1611]

Do I need to have a degree to be eligible for ukfp, or is my transcript involving final marks enough ? Or even a provisional certificate from my university ?

[@sandunikotinkaduwa787]

Yes, I have the same question

[@notonfire7318]

Did she complete her internship/house job at Pakistan also?

[@IMGsofNHS]

I think she discussed that in the interview. She started the house job but didn't finish it.

[@lydiak.7413]

Thank you so much for this great video! Can you apply while you're still in the last year of medical school? (European med school) And is it ok to apply and at the same time start a residency in your country or is this considered an internship?

[@IMGsofNHS]

Hi, i don't know the technical details, best to email the UKFPO and ask them.