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

2024 dates for the AFOM are:

Monday, 29^th January 2024 (Written – MCQ and Photo Hygiene Papers) – online through our partners TestReach ^[4]

Tuesday 30^th January 2024 (Written – MEQ paper) – online through our partners TestReach ^[4]

Please click here for the protocol document ^[5] relating to FOM exams taken through TestReach.

Tuesday March 5^th (OSPE) – Sheffield

Registration for the Jan / March exams will open at 9.00am on Monday October 23^rd 2024 and close at 5.00pm on Monday December 4^th. Only complete applications will be booked successfully.

If you would like to enter into this examination, please log in to the members’ area ^[6] 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.