A<unk>  is a grade of medical practitioner in the United Kingdom undertaking the<unk>  Programme, a two-year, general postgraduate medical training programme which forms the bridge between medical school and specialist/general practice training.<unk> s in the first year of the programme as known as<unk>  Year 1 (FY1)<unk> s, and those in the second year are known as<unk>  Year 2 (FY2)<unk> s. Being a<unk>  is compulsory for all newly qualified medical practitioners in the UK starting from 2005 onwards. The grade of<unk>  has replaced the traditional grades of pre-registration house officer and senior house officer.<unk> s have the opportunity to gain experience in a series of posts in a variety of specialties and healthcare settings. Learning objectives for each stage are specific and focused on demonstration of clinical competences. Emphasis was on the assessment and management of acutely ill patients, but changes in the curriculum have stressed that chronic conditions are also important. Training also encompasses the generic professional skills applicable to all areas of medicine – teamwork, time management, communication and IT skills.
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