Medical graduates enter the medical workforce as __________________ on a two year work based training

programme. 

Specialty training for doctors can take up to eight years depending on the area, and during this time

they are still considered ‘junior doctors’ and work under the supervision of a more senior doctor, usually

a consultant.

The _______________________ is the first level of clinical training for

qualified doctors that bridges the gap between medical school and specialty training.

The two years are often referred to as ‘FY1’

(foundation year one) or ‘FY2’ (foundation year two) by medical staff, and as such, junior doctors on the

foundation program may introduce themselves to patients as an ‘FY1’ or ‘FY2’ doctor.

The terms ______________________ in the medical profession indicate whether or not a doctor is still in training

and whether they can practice independently without supervision.