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Thank you, we couldn’t do this without you!
We would like to say a huge thank you to all members of the Board of Examiners for their time, expertise and continued commitment to maintaining the highest standards in pharmaceutical medicine.
Our examinations rely on the dedication of our examiners who generously give their time to write questions, mark scripts, support training and ensure that every candidate is assessed fairly and consistently. Their contribution plays a vital role in supporting the next generation of pharmaceutical medicine professionals and upholding the quality and integrity of the DPM and CPM examinations.
We are especially grateful for the professionalism, collaboration and care that our examiners bring to this important work. Their efforts make a lasting contribution to FPM, our specialty and the wider healthcare community.
Examiners at the FPM Annual Awards Ceremony 2025
About the BoE
The Board of Examiners (BoE) is responsible for the conduct of all FPM examinations, in accordance with regulations agreed by the FPM Board. These include the examinations for the Diploma and Certificate in Pharmaceutical Medicine (DPM/CPM). The Board of Examiners is responsible for these examinations and for setting and maintaining standards. The conduct of these examinations is the sole responsibility of the Board of Examiners and its decisions on candidates are final.
The day-to-day management of the DPM/CPM is conducted by the Office of the Board of Examiners (OBoE), comprising a Chair, Vice-chair, Examination Secretary, Paper Convenors and co-Convenors for each of the three parts of the DPM exam, and approximately three experienced examiners co-opted by the other members of OBoE.
If you’re a Fellow (FFPM) or Member (MFPM) of FPM, please consider joining the BoE!
Why Become an Examiner?
- Support the next generation of pharma professionals while ensuring fair assessment outcomes
- Strengthen your CV and earn valuable CPD credits to support your revalidation
- Excellent way of staying up-to-date with the full breadth of pharmaceutical medicine
- Be part of a special community within FPM and expand your network
Responsibilities of New Examiners
- As a new examiner you will watch our training videos
- Successfully complete a shadow marking exercise using SAQ scripts from a previous DPM examination.
- Submit at least two Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and one Short Answer Question (SAQ).
Thinking of joining? Here’s what our current Officers have to say
Within the Board of Examiners there are also Officers who take on additional responsibilities such as managing the BoE’s operations.
Hear directly from some of our current Officers about what they enjoy most about being part of the group, and the advice they’d give to anyone thinking of getting involved.
Dr Tina Strutt FFPM, Chair of OBoE
I joined OBoE because… I wanted to stay up to date with the full scope of pharmaceutical medicine, and have a forum to network and engage with my colleagues across the Faculty. I was hesitant about joining OBoE because I doubted my ability to contribute, but our monthly meetings are a highlight in my calendar. Come and join us in driving the standards of our specialty through spirited and lively knowledge-sharing and learning – we’d love to have you on board, and I can guarantee you a warm welcome!
Dr James Penton
A message to those considering joining the BoE… Please do it! I’ve had a really warm welcome since joining the BoE earlier this year, and we have fun in our meetings as well as working hard. It’s a fascinating role that I guarantee you’ll learn from.
Dr Jo Collier
The thing I enjoy most about being on OBoE is… the people I get to work with. We come from various areas and companies, making it a fantastic way to meet other pharmaceutical physicians. While we work hard to deliver the exam, we also share a few laughs along the way!
Dr Helen Philpott
A message to those considering joining … I would encourage it! The expected commitment is completely reasonable alongside a busy full-time job and outside of life commitments. I feel very supported by all OBoE members, and proud to be part of the team.
Dr Alistair Paice
I joined OBoE because… I wanted to keep pushing my knowledge and understanding of pharmaceutical medicine, as an academic specialty, but as a broader mechanism to improve people’s health. Learning from my fellow OBoE colleagues has really helped me improve myself, and identify other areas of this fascinating medical specialty. I am also passionate about training and development, and OBoE helps to act a guide to this.
How to apply
The role descriptions and person specifications can be found below. To apply, please complete this online application form.
If you have any questions, please contact us at exams@fpm.org.uk.
Before starting your application, please ensure you have the following ready:
- A copy of your current CV.
- A one-page cover letter (maximum one side A4, approximately 500 words) setting out how you meet the requirements for the role and why you are interested.
- Details of a referee with a relevant professional connection with you (e.g. a current or former manager, co-worker, ES or SA) who is medically qualified and a Member/Fellow of FPM and/or a member of the Board of Examiners.
Members of the Board of Examiners are expected to comply with FPM’s Code of Conduct for Volunteers and the Declaration of Interests Policy.