FCPS EM EXAM GUIDANCE

Embarking on the Fellowship of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (FCPS) in Emergency Medicine is a rigorous yet rewarding journey. This comprehensive five-year residency program is meticulously structured to cultivate proficient emergency physicians equipped to handle diverse medical emergencies.

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📌 Slide 1: Cover

• *Title: Your Roadmap to FCPS Emergency Medicine Residency
• *Visual: An emergency physician in action within a bustling Emergency Department (ED.

📌 Slide 2: Program Overview

• *Content: The FCPS Emergency Medicine residency spans five years, blending core rotations with specialized training to ensure comprehensive competency in emergency care.
• *Visual: A structured timeline highlighting the five-year journy.

📌 Slide 3: Initial Two Years – Foundational Rotations

• Content The first two years focus on foundational medical disciplies:
• Emergency Medicine: 6 months
• Medicine: 3 months
• Surgery: 3 months
• Orthopedics: 3 months
• Intensive Care: 3 months
• Anesthesia: 3 months
• Pediatrics: 3 months
• Visual Icons representing each specialty with corresponding duratins.

📌 Slide 4: Advanced Training – Years Three to Five

• Conten: Post-Intermediate Module (IMM), residents undergo advanced training:
• Emergency Medicine: 3 years
• Mandatory Rotations:
• Radiology: 2 weeks
• Toxicology: 2 weeks
• Emergency Medical Services (Pre-hospital): 2 weeks
• Visua: A calendar marking the advanced training phses.

📌 Slide 5: Research and Dissertation Requirements

• Contet: Candidates who did not submit a dissertation by 31 December 2024 must publish one article based on an approved synopsis in a CPSP-approved journal. Overseas exceptions require CPSP approval.
• Visul: An image depicting scholarly articles and research documenttion.

📌 Slide 6: Logbook and Case Entries

• Contnt: Maintaining a comprehensive eLogbook is essential, with minimum entry requirements:
• 200 approved entries: 150 core training entries and 50 rotational training entries
• Visal: A digital logbook interface showcasing sample etries.

📌 Slide 7: Examination Milestones

• Conent: The FCPS pathway includes critical assesments:
• IMM Examination: After initial rotations
• FCPS-II Examination: Culminating assessment post-residency
• Viual: Icons representing examination phases along the residency tmeline.

📌 Slide 8: Accredited Training Institutions

• Cotent: Several esteemed institutions offer FCPS Emergency Medicine training, icluding:
• Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad
• Pak Emirates Military Hospital, Rawalpindi
• Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, Karachi
• Vsual: Logos or images of the mentioned hspitals.

📌 Slide 9: Application Process and Eligibility

• Cntent: Prospective candidtes must:
• Pass FCPS Part I in relevant fields (Medicine and Allied, Surgery and Allied, or Anesthesia)
• Apply through respective hospital portals during announced induction periods
• isual: Checklist highlighting eligibility criteria and applicaton steps.

📌 Slide 10: Join the EM Gurus Community

• ontent: Embarking on this journey? Connect with peers and mentors at EM Gurus for guidance, resources, and support throughout yourresidency.
• Visual:* EM Gurus logo with contact information and social meda handles.

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Note: For detailed and updated information, always refer to the official College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP) guidelines and consult directly with accredited training institutions.