Foundation Programme
The Foundation Programme (FP) curriculum underpins the training and professional development of newly graduated doctors.
Phase 1
UHL welcome students in Years 1-2 on full time clinical ward placements
Introduction
UHL Clinical Tutors support theoretical and practical teaching for Junior Medical students across all specialties working in tandem with a range of health professionals and GP colleagues
Benefits
Professionalism
Our Medical students are taught from the outset that professionalism is a key attribute and underpins their training and working life as a doctor
Inter-professional working
Working with a variety of inter-professional staff across all specialties, we offer exciting and collaborative learning opportunities
Early Clinical Experience
The opportunity to experience the ward environment early in training provides insight and awareness
Undergraduate Education
Early clinical experience that considers all disciplines in the context of a patient’s presentations
Focusing on evolving clinical learning through apprenticeship in the form of hospital placements.
Training Programmes
Internal Medicine Training
IMT is the primary entry point and initial stage of training for those trainees following a career in medicine.
General Practice
3 year training programme normally consisting of 18 months in a GP and 18 months in hospital posts.
Core Surgical Training
24 month core programme rotating through sub-specialities working towards the Intercollegiate Surgical Curriculum Programme.
Facilities
Libraries
The service includes training, support and a Clinical Librarian service. 24 hour access to the libraries is available to all UHL staff.
Clinical Skills Unit
Provides high quality, innovative clinical skills and resuscitation training to UHL staff and medical students.
Conference Service
Provides in-house management and support for a wide range of medical courses and conferences.
Clinical Education Centres
The CEC team provide support for a number of educational functions and oversee the room booking process for the centres.
Related Courses
Educational & Clinical Supervisors Update (A) –Feedback and Reflection
- 05th Oct 2023
- 9:30am - 12:30pm
Surviving NHS: A Guide For International Medics
- 05th Oct 2023
- 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Educational & Clinical Supervisors Update (A) –Feedback and Reflection
- 13th Oct 2023
- 9:30am - 12:30pm
Frequently Asked Questions
Training to be a qualified FY1 doctor is between 5-6 years depending on whether a BSc is undertaken. Students undertake 2 years based at the new George Davies Centre for Medicine and then a further 3 years in hospital based placements in UHL or one of the District hospital partners in line with the UG curriculum.
UHL offer small group teaching in Year 2 for History taking and Examination across the main body systems. This is taught by UHL clinicians on the wards which culminates in a clinical OSCE assessment which is excellent preparation for Phase 2.