Associateship (via the Part 2 MFOM examination)
The Part 2 MFOM examination is open to candidates who are not in approved training posts, as a route to becoming an Associate (AFOM) of the Faculty. Associateship is a mid-level qualification aimed at doctors looking to enhance their training and competencies in occupational medicine, but who are not able to fill an approved training post.
Entry into the Part 2 MFOM examination via this route is subject to specific eligibility criteria.
Candidates must:
- have attained the Diploma in Occupational Medicine (DOccMed)
- have at least one year’s full-time (or equivalent) experience in occupational medicine
- have at least two year’s full-time (or equivalent) in other specialties
- provide a signed statement of support from a current Member or Fellow of the Faculty
2022 dates for the Part 2 MFOM are:
Monday, 17th January 2022 (Written – MCQ and Photo Hygiene Papers) – online through our partners TestReach
Tuesday 18th January 2022 (Written – MEQ paper) – online through our partners TestReach
Tuesday, 22nd February 2022 (OSPE) – online via MS Teams
Guidance regarding the written exam can be found here
Guidance regarding the OSPE can be found here
Registration for the January/February exams will open at 9.00am on Tuesday 5th October 2021 and close at 5.00pm on Monday 29th November 2021. Please note that there are limited spaces for these exams and places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Only complete applications will be booked successfully.
