FCP(SA) OVERVIEW:

The FCP(SA) examination comprises Part I and Part II. This qualification forms part of a process to accredit medical practitioners as specialists in Internal Medicine.

FCP(SA) PART I EXAM:

• The Part I of the FCP(SA) examination will consist of one MCQ paper of 3 hours duration.
• There will be 150 multiple choice questions in the “best of 4 options” format.
• There will be NO negative marking
• The paper will be divided into 50% pathophysiology and 50% physiology.
• The pass mark for the MCQ will be determined using Cohen’s method of standard setting.
  Using this method the pass mark is determined as a percentage, eg 65% of the 95th percentile
  of the scores achieved by candidates sitting the examination. (see website for details)
• Candidates must bring an ordinary calculator to the examination.

REQUIREMENTS:

A candidate may be admitted to Part I/Primary of the examination having a qualification to practice medicine