Updated November 2023
The IFST process for the training year August 2023-August 2024 will open on 09 March 2023. Further information is available on the UKFPO Website.
National Timeline 2023
| Date(s) | Activity |
| Application submission window opens | Thursday 9th March 2023 |
| The application window closes for all IFST applications (applies to all foundation schools) | Thursday 23rd March 2023 |
| Foundation schools review IFST applications | Monday 27th March – Friday 14th April 2023 |
| Foundation schools to notify applicants of the outcome | Friday 21st April 2023 |
| IFST national appeals window | Monday 24th - Friday 28th April 2023 |
| National review panels consider appeals | Wednesday 10th May 2023 |
| Panel outcomes issued to applicants and foundation schools notified | Friday 12th May 2023 |
| New rotations commence | Wednesday 2nd August 2023 |
*incomplete applications will not be put forward for consideration by review panels and will be withdrawn.
Where possible, students and trainees are advised to submit applications as part of the national timeline. Applications outside of this timeline should only be completed where personal circumstances have changed since the application window due to exceptional circumstances.
Completed forms can be submitted here
Exceptional applications outside of these windows can be considered by the Foundation school can be submitted here.
If none of the FAQs have answered your question, please submit an enquiry to the team by clicking here
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