Oxford Foundation School

The Oxford Foundation School places medical graduates in to their foundation year programmes within the five Acute Trusts of the Oxford Deanery, and can also include practical learning at the Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust and placements in General Practice.

All placements offer a two year programme, with trainees being located at a trust for no less than 12 months, enabling them to gain a full insight into a range of acute and non-acute specialties. Over 65% of rotations will give the trainee experience in the main teaching hospital of the Oxford Deanery (John Radcliffe Hospital).

Trainees will be matched to a two year programme from their Foundation Programme application. Most year one foundation programmes involve 3 x 4 month placements, and all year two foundation programmes are 3 x 4 months.

Last year saw the successful launch of the Swap Shop, giving trainees the opportunity to change the entire second year rotation to help fulfil their professional ambitions as they develop.

Please visit The Foundation Programme for all information relating to Foundation Training.

Dr Anne Edwards

Foundation School Director and Associate Dean
Oxford Foundation School