How to apply

Applications for entry to the Academic Foundation Programme (AFP) in 2011 have now closed. 

Applications for medical students who are expected to obtain an MB BS degree (or equivalent) in summer 2012 will open in June 2011.

Applicants will need to apply to the AFP via the national online recruitment system (http://www.stfs.org.uk/student/academic-programmes).

At Barts and the London we believe that accurate, first hand information is essential for young students looking to choose the right academic programme, and we encourage prospective applicants to contact us if they need further information.

Who should apply?

Not everyone will wish to pursue an academic career. For those who succeed in clinical academia the rewards and job satisfaction are enormous. However, academic training posts are presently in short supply and competition for posts is strong.

Only the most talented and committed students are likely to succeed in their applications - they of course have a distinguished track record at medical school as indicated, for example, by a first class BSc, prizes or distinctions in exams and/or publications in journals.

Get in touch

Applicants who would like to correspond with our current academic trainees are welcome to email Emma Breese, Foundation Programme Manager at Barts and The London NHS Trust, with a note of the programme in which they are interested:
emma.breese@bartsandthelondon.nhs.uk

For all other queries please contact the North East Thames Foundation School: netfs@qmul.ac.uk