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Membership Examinations
 

Membership of the Faculty of Occupational Medicine

 

MFOM Written

 

Summary

The Written exam is the first component in the journey to achieving Membership of the Faculty of Occupational Medicine (MFOM). MFOM is an internationally recognised benchmark of excellence, valued by healthcare employers worldwide. It is accredited by the Medical Council of Ireland as a leading knowledge-based assessment for occupational medicine in Ireland, and an essential component of Higher Specialist Training in Occupational Medicine.

Changes to length of time allowed and attempts to pass MFOM:

From September 2024, the time limit to obtain the Membership of the Faculty of Occupational Medicine (MFOM) will be six years. This means candidates will have a total of six years, which will allow a total of six attempts per component. It applies to all Parts of MFOM examinations, i.e. written, portfolio and OSPE.

The limited length of time and attempts policy will apply from when the policy will start in September 2024 to all exam candidates, whether they are based in Ireland or overseas. Candidates can carry over their past results for a total of six years. 

If you require further information regarding this policy, please refer to the FAQ document that can be found HERE or contact our Examinations Department at exams@rcpi.ie.

 

Exam Structure

The MFOM Written examination consists of one paper with 100 Single Best Answer (SBA) questions. You have three hours to complete the exam. Single Best Answer questions consist of a 'vignette' (clinical scenario) followed by five possible answers. You must select the single best answer.

This paper tests your knowledge of occupational medicine and will cover topics listed in the exam syllabus section of the MFOM Exam Regulations that can be found in Information and Resources. As well as clinical aspects of occupational medicine, the paper will also include questions on clinical medicine and disease management.

The MFOM Written exam is being held online, via remote invigilation.

 

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