‘F3’, the land of opportunity? One of the most popular times to take a break from medical training is after completion of the UK Foundation Programme. It’s a natural break in the training ladder, and one has full registration with the GMC and a broad base of general medical knowledge and skills. In a way, it gives one a chance to rebalance some control back to address their individual needs. With specialty applications in the second Foundation year, it’s also a time when many