FRCPath part 1
Preparing for FRCPath part 1 (Microbiology)
by Dr Joanna Lumb, Consultant, Microbiology This article was written in 2014. However, this advice is very relevant, not only to FRCPath, but is transferrable to any exam. Preparing for a professional exam is a long-haul process, taking several months. As such, normal life needs to continue in the meantime – paid employment, on calls, […]
Trainee experience: Tips for part 1 FRCPath Microbiology
One of my trainees, who joined us as a year 1 infection trainee, recently passed part 1 FRCPath. I worked closely with him as a clinical supervisor. I asked him what tips he would give other trainees preparing for part 1. I think talking to you and looking at your Microregistrar and Facebook FRCPath blogs […]
Sharing experience on taking the CICE
Written in 2021 One of our trainees, who was successful In the CICE, has kindly shared the study materials she used. Thanks, and a big congratulations to her. No exam is easy to pass. It needs effort and preparation. The key to passing the exam is question practice based on my previous exam experiences in […]
My prep for the part 1 exam (FRCPath Microbiology)
by Dr Saishruti Iyer (2021) I decided to appear for FRCPath sometime last year when a senior recommended that it would be a good escalation step in my career. I had not decided firmly as to when I would appear for the exam, and then, around June 2021, I decided that I would write it […]