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As the Faculty transitions to the new FCICM examination format from July 2027, sample content for both the legacy and new exams will be available to support candidate preparation.
This page provides links to the new exam sample materials and outlines when the new materials will be published.
New Exam Sample Materials
Written Exam Resources
- FCICM AKT Sample Questions (available soon)
Clinical Exam Resources
Webinars and Q&A
To support candidates and trainers ahead of the launch of the new Applied Clinical Reasoning Examination (ACRE), we will be hosting a series of live webinars with members of the examining teams.
Each session will include:
- A short overview of the new format
- A live Q&A panel
- The opportunity to submit questions in advance
We will offer three opportunities to join a live session:
- Session 1: Late May – early June 2026
- Session 2: Autumn 2026
- Session 3: Early 2027
The webinars will be recorded and made available on our website for those unable to attend live.
More details, including confirmed dates and registration links, will be shared closer to the time.
Clinical performance sample stations
Available May 2026
FCICM ACRE (Applied Clinical Reasoning Examination) sample stations
- Question format example videos
- Marking domain descriptors
- Performance expectations
| ACRE | Applied Clinical Reasoning Exam, applicable to Final FCICM |
| AKT | Applied Knowledge Test, replacing MCQ |
| Diet | Examination sitting within the year |
| Legacy | FCICM OSCE/SOE formats to be discontinued from Jul 2028 |
| MCQ | Multiple Choice Question exam, to be replaced by AKT |
| OSCE | Objective Structured Clinical Examination |
| SOE | Structured Oral Examination |
| Transition Year | Academic Year 2027-2028 |
Still unsure? Check our Candidate FAQs for commonly asked questions and answers.