FAQs about the Foundation years
When was the Foundation Programme introduced?
The Foundation Programme went live in August 2005.
Which years does the Foundation Programme cover?
It covers the next stage after medical students graduate from medical school.
It incorporates what was Pre-Registration House Officer (PRHO) training and the first year of Senior House Officer (SHO) training into a coherent two year programme.
How are admissions handled?
Admissions are dealt with by the Postgraduate Deans. Further information can be found on the UK Foundation Programme Office website 
(external website) or on the individual Deanery websites available from www.copmed.org.uk (external website).
Who sets the standards for Foundation training?
The GMC is responsible for setting the standards and quality assuring the first year up to the grant of full registration.
PMETB (www.pmetb.org.uk) (external website) is responsible for setting the standards and quality assuring the second year of training.
Both the GMC and PMETB are working together to pilot a joint method for Quality Assurance of the Foundation Programme.