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
Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management (FMLM) Fellowship
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
Should I take an F3 Year? (BMJ 2021)
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)