ALT “Our student and medical academic staff members were clear that recruitment to the Specialised Foundation Programme (SFP) should consider students’ aptitude and enthusiasm for research, education or leadership. The BMA was therefore disappointed that in February 2024, it was announced these posts would be randomly allocated under Preference Informed Allocation (PIA). We raised your concerns with UKFPO, NHS England and the Medical Schools Council. As a result of our engagement, they have announced today that one third of SFP posts will be recruited through medical schools for 2025. We welcome this compromise and will continue to work with UKFPO, NHS England and the Medical Schools Council to ensure student and staff voices inform decisions about future doctors’ careers.”