Diploma in Pharmaceutical Medicine

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The Diploma examination is open to doctors who have entered pharmaceutical medicine and received structured training in the discipline. From 2008, the requirement for two years of General Professional Training and of post-registration clinical practice has been removed. Applicants for Membership of the Faculty or for specialty registration are reminded that they must meet additional eligibility requirements. Success in the Diploma examination is necessary but not sufficient.

Eligibility
Candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria:

Medical Registration: must possess full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) in the UK or possess a medical qualification recognised by the GMC and be registered in the country in which the qualification was granted or where currently working.

Experience in Pharmaceutical Medicine: by the time of the Diploma Examination, at least two years in a post that provides practical experience and training in pharmaceutical medicine.

The next examination will take place on 20-21 October 2008 at the Royal College of Physicians, London*. Examination packs are now available. Please contact Laura Thornton at the Faculty office for a pack - l.thornton@fpm.org.uk. Please note that the closing date for this exam is 5 September 2008.

Please refer to the Diploma Guidance for Candidates, Syllabus and Regulations and Procedures for further information.

* The Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine reserves the right to change the venue in the event of unforeseen circumstances.