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  • Medical Education
  • Health Workforce Planning
  • Health Equity

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  • The UK Foundation Programme is mandatory for newly qualified doctors seeking full UK registration.
  • Current allocation relies on Educational Performance Measure (EPM) and Situational Judgement Test (SJT) scores.
  • Concerns exist regarding the fairness and effectiveness of the current allocation system.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically evaluate the UK Foundation Programme allocation process.
  • To highlight the detrimental impact of the current system on medical students and health inequality.
  • To propose a preference-informed allocation process as a solution.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of UK Foundation Programme allocation data (2013-2020).
  • Examination of EPM and SJT score disparities.
  • Assessment of allocation patterns concerning student support needs and regional vacancies.

Main Results:

  • Evidence suggests EPM and SJT scores are not fit for purpose.
  • The ranking system fosters unhealthy competition and undermines teamwork.
  • UK minority ethnic students consistently receive lower SJT scores than White students.
  • Lower-ranked students, often needing more support, are allocated to underserved regions, exacerbating health inequalities.

Conclusions:

  • The current UK Foundation Programme allocation process requires significant reform.
  • A preference-informed system could improve trainee support and retention in underserved areas.
  • Addressing systemic flaws is crucial for promoting health equity and effective workforce distribution.