FFICM Examination Regulations

Published 19/12/2022

7. Application Procedures

7.1       Online Applications.  Applicants must apply for examinations online.  The FFICM examination calendar, details of on-line application/payment are available on the Faculty website.

7.2       Applications made on-line, for admission to an examination must be received by the Faculty on or after the published opening date but not later than 5pm on the published closing date of the sitting applied for, as shown in the examination calendar. An applicant will receive an automatically generated email confirming booking has been successful and payment has been processed.

7.3       Any certificates required must be accompanied with the online application. Incomplete online applications will not be accepted.

7.4       Fees payable for admission to each part, shall be those fixed by the Board and the Council and published in the examinations calendar. Payment should be made through the online process.

7.5       Withdrawals.  Withdrawals before the closing date may receive the full fee paid. Candidates withdrawing after the closing date may be entitled to a full refund, providing the request is made within 14 days of receipt of the application. For withdrawals greater than 14 days, the refund is subject to an admin fee. A candidate who withdraws in any other circumstance within 7 working days of an exam date, including non-issue of entry visas or failure to appear for an examination, will not be entitled to any refund of fee. Exceptional circumstances will be considered on receipt of written evidence. Fees cannot be deferred from one exam to another.