Specialised/ Academic Foundation Programme (AFP) 2022 Discussion (Medicine)

Hi everyone!

I'm beginning this thread early so those of us applying to SFP/AFP for 2022 entry can start clarifying things/ preparing ASAP :smile:

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Who's applying this year? Good luck!

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Reply 1

ghghksuffm

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Hi,
I am thinking of applying to SFP this year. Where are you thinking to apply? I am thinking of East Midlands

Reply 2

GGGGmedicine

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I'm so unsure of to if to apply or not. If im honest im not that interested in research but If it would significantly improve my application fo speciality training I'd be keen (i want to do paediatrics). It seems like ALOT of extra hassel, bsically like applying for med school all over again which not sure i have the energy for. I've also heard it makes it harder to have a good time in junior doctor years and you can become very bogged down in research hours. My issue is that with the new KSS changes we dont know how many paediatric posts there will be in the normal FP until after applying to the denary...

Reply 3

ghghksuffm

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Original post by BristolMed1999

I'm so unsure of to if to apply or not. If im honest im not that interested in research but If it would significantly improve my application fo speciality training I'd be keen (i want to do paediatrics). It seems like ALOT of extra hassel, bsically like applying for med school all over again which not sure i have the energy for. I've also heard it makes it harder to have a good time in junior doctor years and you can become very bogged down in research hours. My issue is that with the new KSS changes we dont know how many paediatric posts there will be in the normal FP until after applying to the denary...

Yeah, I have heard things both ways. Just going to apply and see what happens. Could you not check FP posts in oriel? Not been keeping up with the KSS changes

Reply 4

GGGGmedicine

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Original post by ghghksuffm

Yeah, I have heard things both ways. Just going to apply and see what happens. Could you not check FP posts in oriel? Not been keeping up with the KSS changes

they are only releasing FY1 posts... which isnt v helpful bec normally they put more paeds in FY2 so basiclaly applying blindly not knowing if there going to be any paeds there

Reply 5

mango15

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What does it mean if your application status changed to longlisted?

Reply 6

ghghksuffm

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Original post by mango15

What does it mean if your application status changed to longlisted?

It means you have passed the first part of the application. For most deaneries they longlist then shortlist (usually means offered interview). Longlisting is usually based on deciles or other points. Congratulations!

which AUoA did you apply to? (if you don't mind sharing)

Reply 7

klbsg379

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Original post by Ayshizzle

Hi everyone!

I'm beginning this thread early so those of us applying to SFP/AFP for 2022 entry can start clarifying things/ preparing ASAP :smile:

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Who's applying this year? Good luck!

Hi, has anyone heard from South West/Severn yet?

Reply 8

klbsg379

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Does anyone know when invitation for interview will be released for Severn SFP?

Reply 9

Rainy.2

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I’ve applied for SFP Scotland and WestMids 2022, my Scotland application has been updated to Longlisted but im still on applied for WestMids. Does anyone know what the timeline is or if its different for each deanery?

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ghghksuffm

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Has anyone heard from East Midlands about shortlisting?

Reply 11

Hupjkthsm

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Original post by Rainy.2

I’ve applied for SFP Scotland and WestMids 2022, my Scotland application has been updated to Longlisted but im still on applied for WestMids. Does anyone know what the timeline is or if its different for each deanery?

Different for each deanery, think West midlands is 22nd November

Reply 12

medica

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Original post by ghghksuffm

Has anyone heard from East Midlands about shortlisting?

Hello there! I've also applied to East Midlands and my status still says "longlisted" so... Perhaps they're behind with their published schedule?

Reply 13

Silverlight96

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I saw on northwest of England website is that they will send interview/short listing on NOv. 15, does anyone know if Scotland provided a date? i cannot seem to find it

Reply 14

Rainy.2

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I can’t find the date scotland sends interview invites just the interview days that are 25/26 November so I imagine it can’t be tooo far away - has yours changed from long listing at all?

Reply 15

Silverlight96

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Original post by Rainy.2

I can’t find the date scotland sends interview invites just the interview days that are 25/26 November so I imagine it can’t be tooo far away - has yours changed from long listing at all?

nope it is still stuck on longlisting for both

Reply 16

medica

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Original post by medica

Hello there! I've also applied to East Midlands and my status still says "longlisted" so... Perhaps they're behind with their published schedule?

Interviews for East Midlands SFP are out! My status changed to "Interview" from "Longlisted" in the last hour or so :smile:

Good luck to everyone!!

Reply 17

Rainy.2

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I’ve got an interview for Scotland 😬

Reply 18

Anonymous #1

Original post by Rainy.2

I’ve got an interview for Scotland 😬

Any ideas on the interview structure? The website mentions nothing of the sort other than having only "one station" and I would really appreciate some help :biggrin: