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<p>The UK Foundation Programme Office (UKFPO) manages the national application process
for the UK Foundation Programme, on behalf of the four statutory education bodies
for the United Kingdom. The UKFPO changed the allocation process for the programme
this year to a Preference Informed Allocation method. This consisted of applicants
being given a computer-generated rank, and removed the requirement for them to sit
the Situational Judgement Test. This change was based on engagement with stakeholders,
including the Medical Schools Council, and the British Medical Association.</p><p>When
confirming the move to the new system last year, the UKFPO set out that once implemented,
it would be kept under constant review, to make sure it is working well for applicants.
The UKFPO has confirmed that 75% of applicants received their first choice of programme
this year, a 4% increase on last year.</p>
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