FCPS Part 1 — Fellowship of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan
The entry examination for postgraduate surgical and medical training in Pakistan.
Part 1 is the gateway to FCPS training — it must be cleared before entering a CPSP fellowship programme in your chosen specialty.
Exam format
- •Multiple-choice examination covering the basic sciences
- •Delivered as a computer-based test (CBT)
- •Taken across a range of specialties, so the paper you sit depends on your chosen discipline
- •JCAT is the CPSP entry test used alongside it
What it covers
- •Basic sciences underpinning the chosen specialty
- •Anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology and related disciplines
- •Recall-based and applied questions, including past-paper topics
Frequently asked questions
What is FCPS Part 1?▾
It is the entry examination set by the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan. Passing it is a prerequisite for entering a CPSP fellowship training programme in your specialty.
What is the difference between FCPS Part 1 and JCAT?▾
JCAT is the CPSP entry test, while FCPS Part 1 is the examination that gates entry into fellowship training. Candidates preparing for CPSP programmes often study for both together, which is why the material overlaps heavily.
How do I prepare for FCPS Part 1?▾
The paper tests basic sciences within your chosen specialty, so preparation centres on your discipline's core sciences plus supervised MCQ practice. Recall-based past-paper topics carry weight, which is why question banks for FCPS Part 1 lean on them.
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