Part 1 FRCPath in Medical Microbiology is often the first major hurdle on the FRCPath journey, especially if you are preparing alongside a full-time clinical job or from overseas. This hub brings together my practical advice on eligibility, choosing the right exam route, planning your study time, and using books, question banks, and UK guidelines efficiently, so you are not overwhelmed by scattered information.
Whether you are just deciding whether to sit the exam or are already deep into revision, use this page as your starting map. Follow the focused guides linked below.
Start here
- Am I eligible to take FRCPath Part 1?
- Which examination should I take: FRCPath Part 1 or CICE?
- Cost, application process and exam dates.
Plan your preparation
- How long would I need to prepare for Part 1?
- Is there a curriculum/syllabus for this exam?
- What should I read? Books, question banks, courses, and materials.
Further advice
Advice from successful candidates
- My prep for the part 1 exam (FRCPath Microbiology) – by Dr Saishruti Iyer (2021)
- Sharing experience on taking the CICE – by a registrar in the UK training programme (2021)
- Trainee experience: Tips for part 1 FRCPath Microbiology (2020)
- Preparing for the FRCPath Part 1 Exam in Medical Microbiology and Virology – An IMG’s Perspective by Dr Chidi Onwukwe (2018)
- Preparing for FRCPath part 1 (Microbiology) – Dr Joanna Lumb, Consultant, Microbiology
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