UK Foundation Programme allocation: the impact of moving to Preference Informed Allocation with Computer Generated Ranking

09 Dec 2025
Hall 11b - Breakout 12
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Foundation Programme applicants were previously ranked using a situational judgement test and a measure of medical school performance. In 2024, UKFPO moved to a preference informed allocation using computer-generated ranking. In this session, some of those involved will describe the rationale for this change and the resulting allocation outcomes.

Chair
Mike Masding
Mike Masding, National Clinical Director - UKFPO
Panellist
Elaine Colaco
Elaine Colaco, Head of UKFPO - UKFPO
John McLachlan
John McLachlan
Amir Sam
Amir Sam