Due to be implemented in the summer of 2005, the Foundation Years program has been devised to be the bridge between the medical school and specialist training for all junior doctors embarking on a career in medicine. With an emphasis on clinical skills and rotating through a greater number of different disciplines, this new program ensures doctors get a better grounding in preparation for specializing. Forming part of our Get Through series of titles, Get Through the Foundation Years: A Handbook for Junior Doctors will surely be just the title every new doctor needs to get them through these crucial years.