FFICM Final OSCE/SOE: sittings, booking and prep

Next sitting to book 15–18 Mar 2027 · 1 sitting listed

About

The FFICM Final OSCE and SOE are the practical and structured oral components of the FFICM Final Exam, sat together at the first attempt.

Who can sit

You must have passed the MCQ (valid for three years) and meet the eligibility requirements in the FFICM Exam Regulations.

Every sitting

15–18 Mar 2027 · Next sitting
Booking opens 7 Dec, 9am · closes 2 Feb 2027 · results from 30 Apr 2027£755

How do I get a place on FFICM Final OSCE/SOE?
Apply through the online booking system by the closing date (late and paper applications are not accepted) and pay by secure pay link.
What is the format?
The OSCE has 13 seven-minute stations (12 scored, one unmarked test station) each marked out of 20; the SOE has four fourteen-minute stations with two questions each, each marked by two examiners.
How is it marked?
OSCE pass mark is the sum of Angoff scores for the 12 live stations; SOE pass mark is set by borderline regression and will be in the range of 80% to 85%.
How many attempts do I get?
At the first sitting the OSCE and SOE must be taken together; if one is failed only that component is retaken, and if both are failed they are retaken together.
When are results?
Candidates are emailed their results directly, with a detailed results letter within 21 working days of release day; guidance interviews can be requested after a second unsuccessful attempt.