Inter-Foundation School Transfers (IFST)

****2025  Application window opens on 13 March 2025 and closes 03 April 2025 (12:00 midday BST)****

A process exists for F1s who are currently part of a 2-year Foundation Programme, but require to move to another location within the UK for F2 or prior to commencing F1.

The process has been designed to support transfers across Foundation Schools in cases where individual circumstances have changed since initial allocation or application.

• More details can be found on the UKFPO website. There are certain criteria that must be met for an IFST. Transfers will only be allowed if circumstances have changed.
• The IFST application forms and timeline can be found on the UKFPO website.

Each application form now requires Foundation School and Foundation School Director (FSD) input, this is applicable for applicants who are in a current Foundation training programme.  The FSD is not reviewing and making a decision about the outcome, this is the responsibility of the national IFST review panel.

Current foundation doctors or allocated foundation doctors MUST submit their completed application via email to the Scottish Foundation School: sfas@nes.scot.nhs.uk

Deadline for applications is 03 April 2025, late applications will not be accepted.

 

The application window for Inter-Regional Transfers (IRT) opens on 10 April 2025 and closes 24 April 2025. If you need to transfer within Scotland due to a change in circumstance.

Guidelines and application forms will be published here during the application window. 

This page was last updated on: 26.03.2025 at 10.45