Pain Medicine

The Fellowship Examination of the Faculty of Pain Medicine, CAI (FFPMCAI) is based on the Clinical Components section of the Pain Medicine Curriculum and comprises of two parts:
- Written examination which must be taken in one sitting and passed before undertaking the clinical examination.
- Clinical examination which must be taken in one sitting and only undertaken on successful completion of the written examination.
Apply For Written Examination
Check if you are eligible to sit exam. You must:
- Have completed the appropriate amount of training.
- Have submitted the application in full along with any supporting material.
- Have paid the appropriate fee.
- Check if you are eligible to sit the exam. Please read the exam regulations document in full below.
- To read full exam regulations document please click HERE
Key Dates
Written examination
| Application opens | Application closes | Trial date | Exam date | Location | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 February 2026 | 13 April 2026 | 21 April 2026 | 28 April 2026 | Online | €600 |
Clinical examination
| Application opens | Application closes | Trial date | Exam date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 April 2026 | 07 May 2026 | – | 13 May 2026 | Hospital based |
Examinations Contact:
- For more information please contact: exams@coa.ie.