CPSP Notification: MRCP, MD (Medicine) & ABIM Holders Eligible for Medicine Subspecialties – Exempted from FCPS Part-I & First 2 Years of Training
News Update · CPSP Notification · 28 October 2026
MRCP, MD (Medicine) & ABIM Holders Eligible for Primary Subspecialties of Medicine
College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan · Examinations Department
Ref: No. F-1/Exam-26/CPS/0810-BThe College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP) has issued a notification dated 28 October 2026 stating that holders of the postgraduate qualifications MRCP, MD (Medicine) and Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) shall be eligible to join the primary subspecialties of Medicine, subject to applicable CPSP policies and requirements.
Such candidates will be exempted from FCPS Part-I and the initial two years of training. They must, however, pass the Intermediate Module (IMM) examination in Medicine and fulfil all other requirements of the respective subspecialty before becoming eligible to appear in the FCPS final examination.
The notification is issued further to the earlier CPSP Notification No. CPSP/Sec/2020/70 dated 26 January 2020.
At a Glance
Key Points of the Notification
Pathway for MRCP / MD / ABIM Holders
Note: Eligibility remains subject to the applicable CPSP policies and requirements. Candidates should confirm the list of primary subspecialties, the training requirements and the application procedure directly with CPSP (www.cpsp.edu.pk, UAN 111-606-606, examinations@cpsp.edu.pk).
Official Notification
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is covered by this CPSP notification?
Holders of MRCP, MD (Medicine) and Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM).
Do MRCP holders need to pass FCPS Part-I?
No. Under this notification, MRCP, MD (Medicine) and ABIM holders are exempted from FCPS Part-I and the initial two years of training when joining primary subspecialties of Medicine.
Is the IMM exam still required?
Yes. Candidates must pass the Intermediate Module (IMM) examination in Medicine and meet all other subspecialty requirements before becoming eligible for the FCPS final examination.
When was this notification issued?
28 October 2026, vide No. F-1/Exam-26/CPS/0810-B, further to Notification No. CPSP/Sec/2020/70 dated 26 January 2020.
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