Pulmonology PG Induction Guide 2026-27: Training, Books, Hospitals and Cut-offs
Pulmonology covers asthma, COPD, tuberculosis, interstitial lung disease, sleep medicine and bronchoscopy. Tuberculosis keeps the specialty busy across the country.
Training routes
FCPS-II Pulmonology usually takes five years: two years of medicine leading to the IMM, then three years in pulmonology.
Trainees sit the CPSP Intermediate Module (IMM) after the first two years and must pass it to continue.
Hospitals we know of that train in pulmonology: Diploma at 1 hospital, FCPS-II at 22 hospitals, MCPS at 12 hospitals, MD at 4 hospitals, MS at 1 hospital. These counts come from the Programme Finder and update as new adverts are posted.
FCPS Part I
For CPSP training you need a pass in FCPS Part I in Medicine and Allied before you can register. Some hospitals and universities also run their own entry test, usually multiple-choice questions on basic and clinical sciences. Practise BCQs every day; our question of the day and the Path2Pass question banks are a good place to start.
Standard basic science texts for Part I: Snell's Clinical Anatomy, Guyton and Hall Medical Physiology, Robbins Basic Pathology, Lippincott or Katzung Pharmacology, and Langman's Medical Embryology.
Books for training and the induction test
- Murray and Nadel's Textbook of Respiratory Medicine
- Fishman's Pulmonary Diseases and Disorders
- Oxford Handbook of Respiratory Medicine
- West's Respiratory Physiology
CPSP publishes the official reading list with each curriculum. Check it on cpsp.edu.pk, since editions and lists change.
Hospitals offering pulmonology training
- Liaquat National Hospital Karachi FCPS-II
- Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital & Research Centre (SKMCH&RC), Lahore Lahore FCPS-II
- National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD), Karachi Karachi MCPS · Diploma
- The Indus Hospital Muzaffargarh FCPS-II
- Central Park Teaching Hospital Lahore FCPS-II
- Gambat Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS) Khairpur FCPS-II · MCPS
- Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University, PIMS Islamabad MCPS · MD
- Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences Jamshoro FCPS-II
- Dow University of Health Sciences Karachi FCPS-II
- Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University Larkana FCPS-II
- Ziauddin Medical University Karachi FCPS-II
- Ayub Medical College / Ayub Hospital Abbottabad MCPS
- Punjab Medical College / Allied Hospital Faisalabad FCPS-II
- Federal Medical and Dental College Islamabad FCPS-II · MD
- Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences Islamabad FCPS-II
- Allama Iqbal Medical College / Jinnah Hospital Lahore MCPS
See all 32 hospitals and filter by city in the Programme Finder.
Trained in pulmonology? Review your hospital to help the next candidates.
Cut-offs and closing merits
At the JPMC January 2026 induction, Pulmonology had 4 expected slots. The last candidate within them scored 49 NTS marks and the top candidate 51. See the provisional list.
Work out your own score with the merit calculator. Selected this session? Share your merit.
Recent pulmonology inductions on this site
- Liaquat National Hospital FCPS Residency Training Programs January 2027 – 21 Disciplines | Apply Online by 25 November 2026 8 Nov 2026
- Shaukat Khanum Lahore Jobs November 2026 – Consultants, Medical Officer, Fellowships (Paediatric Critical Care, Infectious Diseases, Pulmonology, Palliative Medicine), Nursing & Paramedical Positions 1 Nov 2026
- NICVD Karachi Training Positions January 2027 – 31 FCPS, Post Fellow, Clinical Fellow & TRMO Posts in 11 Departments | Apply by 16 Nov 2026 1 Nov 2026
- FCPS & Fellowship Training at Recep Tayyip Erdogan Hospital Muzaffargarh (Indus Hospital) 2026 3 Oct 2026
- CPSP Training Opportunity at Central Park Teaching Hospital 5 Jun 2026
- Admissions Open: FCPS & MCPS Training – January 2026 Session at PAQSJIMS Gambat 16 Jan 2026
Most CPSP programmes start in January and July, and adverts usually appear two to three months before. Follow the hospitals you want on the Live Induction Tracker and check the induction calendar.
The interview
Know ABG interpretation, the management of acute severe asthma and the national TB treatment regimens.
See the questions panels ask, and share yours after your interview.
Frequently asked questions
How long is pulmonology training?
FCPS-II Pulmonology usually takes five years: two years of medicine leading to the IMM, then three years in pulmonology.
Which FCPS Part I do I need?
FCPS Part I in Medicine and Allied. Check the current CPSP list of disciplines before you apply, as groupings are revised from time to time.
Do I need to pass the IMM?
Yes. Trainees sit the CPSP Intermediate Module after the first two years of training.
Which hospitals train in pulmonology?
We know of 32 hospitals. The Programme Finder lists all of them with their city and programmes.
Rules, seats and durations change between sessions. Always confirm with CPSP, the university or the hospital advert before you apply.
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