Diploma in Human Pharmacology
The Diploma in Human Pharmacology is a 2-year programme of structured training for doctors to attain and demonstrate competence to serve as a Principal Investigator for exploratory studies of Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs) in man. It is anticipated that the DHP will become the primary qualification for PIs.
Training for the DHP can run in parallel with Pharmaceutical Medicine Specialty Training (PMST), with workplace experience recognised for both qualifications.
Curriculum:
Work-place training
· minimum of 2 years of structured training in a Phase I unit
· defined learning objectives and competencies
· supervised and assessed by accredited Educational Supervisor
· assessed portfolio
· assessments quality assured by FPM
Clinical skills
· up-to-date skills in life support (ALS/ALERT or equivalent)
· management of acute conditions (clinical attachment desirable)
Courses and private study
· 2 x 5-day courses on Phase I studies and Pharmacology + a 1 day course on medical management of study subjects
· satisfactory completion of assignments
Written examination - 4 written papers (2 science, 2 medical)
Please click 
here for an overview of the Diploma in Human Pharmacology (DHP), including entry requirements, syllabus for the DHP examination and an outline of the courses involved.
The fee for trainees enrolling on the DHP programme is currently £6800 which covers administration of the programme, teaching and materials associated with the DHP courses and the examination. The fee does not include travel or accommodation expenses or the Diploma document if successful. If you wish to enrol for Pharmaceutical Medicine Specialty Training (PMST) at the same time as the DHP then you may be eligible for a reduction in fees. Please contact the Faculty Office for details of this scheme.
Initial application for the DHP requires submission of the completed CV template to the Faculty office - fpm@fpm.org.uk. Your CV will then be reviewed for eligibility and if you are provisionally approved you will be sent an enrolment pack. Please see attached document summarising the enrolment process and also a 
template for structuring your CV.