Timeline 2027 - fpmalta

The expected Timeline for Recruitment into the Malta Foundation Programme starting July 2027 is shown below.

Date	Timeline / Event
28 August 2026	Applications open for House Officer/Foundation Doctor within the Malta Foundation Programme.
By end of October 2026	You will be informed whether you are eligible to join the Malta Foundation Programme, pending a pre-employment interview.
2 November 2026	You will need to attend a written Situational Judgement and Clinical Test (SJCT). See the SJCT section for details.
Early November 2026	You will then be requested to attend an interview to confirm that you are suitable for the post before you are offered employment with the Department of Health. See the interview section for details.
By end of March 2027	Results of the interview are expected to be published by the Public Service Commission.
By end of April 2027	You will then be asked to confirm that you will be able to take up the post within the Malta Foundation Programme 2027 (*see note below on the original timeline).
12–25 July 2027	Start of Foundation Programme and formal employment: Induction and shadowing period (2 weeks).
26 July 2027	Start of Foundation Training.
11–24 October 2027	Induction and shadowing period for re-sits (2 weeks). Formal employment starts. All trainees are expected to attend.
25 October 2027	Commencement of Foundation Programme for re-sits.

The Malta Foundation School will work hard to make sure that any changes which are beyond its control are kept to the minimum.

*IMPORTANT NOTE:

The Malta Foundation Programme (MFP) is affiliated to the United Kingdom Foundation Programme. As a result, the MFP is bound to streamline its recruitment process to that of the United Kingdom Foundation Programme Office (UKFPO), and conform to its rules and regulations.
Those applicants who accept their post on the Malta Foundation Programme will be notified to the UKFPO prior to allocation of applicants to programmes by the UKFPO so that these applicants are withdrawn from the UK FP Allocation system.
Applicants who are successful and accept the Malta Foundation Programme post will not advance further in the UKFPO allocation process.
Applicants who are successful but decline the Malta Foundation Programme post will not retain their position in the Malta Foundation Programme.