Provisional registration

Provisional registration with a licence to practise allows doctors to take part in an approved Foundation Year 1 (F1) Programme in the UK. 

There are a number of limitations to provisional registration which you should understand before you apply.  

Check if you are eligible to apply for provisional registration

Why read this guide?  
To understand the purpose and limitations of provisional registration.
Next steps
Use our application finder to check if you are eligible for provisional registration. 
  1. Summary
  2. Purpose and limitations of provisional registration
  3. Who can apply for provisional registration?
  4. Time limit on provisional registration
  1. Approved signatories
  2. Applying for provisional registration
  3. First year of the Foundation Programme (F1)
  4. UK medical graduates training overseas
Next Purpose and limitations of provisional registration

Related content

Useful links
UK Foundation Programme Read about the UK Foundation Programme and how to apply for a place.
Advice for doctors starting the Foundation Programme Find out more about the foundation programme.
What is an internship? You're only eligible for provisional registration if you have not completed an acceptable internship already.