Intensive Care Medicine
The Fellowship examination of the Joint Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine of Ireland (FJFICMI) composes of two parts: a written examination and clinical/SOE examinations, both of which cover the theory and practical aspects of modern intensive care medicine. The examination is based on the syllabus as set out in the competencies, teaching opportunities and training assessments in intensive care medicine. In order to be invited to the clinical examination, the candidate must pass the written examination.
Key Dates
Written examination
| Application opens | Application closes | Trial date | Exam date | Location | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09.00-10.00 10.30-11.30 |
09.00-10.30 11.30-13.30 |
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| 13 January 2025 | 12 February 2025 | 17 April 2025 | 24 April 2025 | Online | €500 |
Key dates – Clinical examination
| Application opens | Application closes | Exam date | Location | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 April 2025 | 09 May 2025 | 29 May 2025 | 07.30 – ICU 13.30 – CAI |
€500 |
The 2025 preparation course will take place from 10th – 15th March.
Please contact: jficmi@coa.ie for more details.
Apply For Examination
Check if you are eligible to sit exam. You must:
- Have completed the appropriate amount of training dependent on their base speciality area.
- Be registered as a trainee with the JFICMI.
- Have submitted an appropriate application to the JFICMI (See links to exam regulations and application form below.
- Have paid the appropriate fee.
The Kaizen on-line platform ITAs are utilised to cross check modular completion and eligibility. From 2022 the exam application form will no longer require a department head sign-off. Where a module does not have an ITA, it will not be considered as an eligible module.
Prepare For Examination
In all, there are six sections to the exam:
- MCQ 90 mins
- SAQ 90 mins (short answer questions x 8)
- Clinic – 2 major, 30 minutes each
- Viva 1 (ECGs, X rays, Labs, Traces) 20 mins
- Viva 2 (Intensive Care Medicine) 20 mins
Preparation Course – dates TBC
The FJFICMI three day long preparation course is held across a number of Dublin teaching hospitals, it is designed for those eligible and intending to sit the Fellowship examination this year.
- Course Date: TBC
- Course Venue: TBC
- Course Fee: €400.00
- Course Application: Download course application form
- Key Contact: jficmi@coa.ie
Reading Materials General Books
Oh’s Intensive Care Manual Evidence Based Practice of Critical Care, Pat Neligan Handbook of ICU Therapy, Ian McConachie MCQs Books Critical Care MCQs, a companion for Intensive Care exams, Steven Lobaz MCQs in Intensive Care Medicine, Steve Benington
Websites:
- http://www.criticalcarereviews.com/ https://www.crit-iq.com/index.php/home (Please note that you need to obtain a password from a Dexdor (Orion) representative.)
- http://pact.esicm.org/index.php?ipTested=1 (Please note that you need need to be an ESICM member to access all.)
- http://www.jficmi.ie/examinations/
- http://www.derangedphysiology.com/main/
- http://www.ccmtutorials.com/
- http://lifeinthefastlane.com/
- http://emcrit.org/
Frequently Asked Questions
You will need to bring your photo ID and invitation letter to both components of the exam. For the written component you will need to bring pens for the SAQ paper. Pencils will be provided for the MCQ section. You do not need to bring any equipment to the Clinical exam.
No. There is no electronic equipment allowed.
The allocations are published on the website with the successful exam numbers from the written exam.
There is no dresscode for written exams. For the Clinical exam you will need to dress in an appropriate manner for an Intensive Care Unit. For the oral component you will be expected to dress in a professional manner. (Business attire)