A new preference informed allocation system was implemented for allocating foundation programme places to medical students in the UK. This system, known as PIA, uses a ranking system generated by a computer algorithm, rather than academic performance, to assign students to their preferred deanery. The goal of PIA was to create a fairer system, reduce stress for applicants, and improve collaboration among students. The introduction of PIA was met with mixed reactions, with some students concerned about the lack of meritocratic assessment. However, the UK Foundation Programme Office argued that PIA would result in more applicants obtaining their first choice foundation school compared to the previous system.
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UK foundation programme: Why are some trainees so unhappy with the new allocation system?
