Faculty of Occupational Medicine » 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.

Upon application, 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 ^[1] from a current Member or Fellow of the Faculty

2022 dates for the AFOM are:

Monday, 12th September 2022 (Written – MCQ and Photo Hygiene Papers) – online through our partners TestReach ^[4]

Tuesday 13^th September 2022 (Written – MEQ paper) – online through our partners TestReach ^[4]

Tuesday, 18^th October 2022 (OSPE) – TBC

Registration for the September / October 2022 exams will open at 9am on Monday June 20^th and close at 5pm on Monday August 1^st 2022.

If you would like to enter into this examination, please log in to the members’ area ^[5] and follow the ‘Exams’ link. Ensure the application is complete and apply early during the booking period. If places fill-up still apply online as we do our best to meet demand. A ‘waiting list’ allocates places in order of application. Please note that if an examination is not available on the list it means that applications are not open at this time.