F3/GAP Resources
So you have decided to take an F3/GAP year (or more). This could be for a variety of reasons - To gain key skills and experience for a speciality application, prepare audits, research, posters, take or retake exams, post-gradaute study and travel/recharge your batteries after Foundation/Core training to name a few. The F3 year is increasingly becoming a popular option, this article shows how quickly the popularity has grown over recent years.
The following resources/links will highlight key considerations and information to enable you to effectively plan an F3/GAP year that meets your personal and professional needs
General F3/GAP resources compiled by Medics
Fellowships
TopolProgramme Digital Fellowships
NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Training Programme
Darzi Fellowship in Clinical Leadership
Healthcare Leadership Academy (HLA) Scholars programme
Work & travel abroad
Working abroad as a doctor (BMA)
Working as a doctor in Australia (BMA)
Workign as a doctor in New Zealand (BMA)
Working as a doctor in United States (BMA)
Working as a doctor in Canada (BMA)
Examinations support
Exam Preparation worskhop (PSU)
Stress & Examinations workshop (PSU)
Non-training clincial jobs (staff grade & locum)
Further study
Volunteering
Volunteering abroad as a doctor (BMA)
Non-Clinical jobs
Non-medical CV's and cover letters
Alternative careers for Doctors
Articles
You have a reached a milestone in your training - where next? (Messly blog 2019)
Don't underestimate the value of non-training doctor posts (BMJ 2019)
Planning an F3 Year: Opportunities and considerations for aspiring surgeons (BMJ 2013)