About FCPS Part 1 Surgery & Allied — Syllabus & Format

What Is FCPS Part 1 Surgery & Allied?

FCPS Part 1 in Surgery & Allied is the entry-level qualifying examination for candidates seeking residency training in General Surgery and its allied disciplines, including Orthopaedics, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Urology, Plastic Surgery, and Paediatric Surgery. It is conducted by the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP) and assesses foundational knowledge before progression to FCPS Part 2 and specialty training.

Passing FCPS Part 1 in Surgery is a prerequisite for joining accredited postgraduate training programmes at CPSP-recognized hospitals.

Exam Format

Always cross-check the latest details on the official CPSP website.

Total MCQs

200 (100 per paper)

Papers

Paper 1 + Paper 2

Duration

2½ hours per paper

Passing Criteria

75% in each paper

Mode

Computer-based

Question Type

MCQs / Best-Choice Questions

Paper 1 Syllabus

Paper 1 is the common basic sciences paper, almost identical across most FCPS Part 1 specialties. It covers the foundational subjects every medical graduate has studied:

Anatomy: Gross Anatomy, Embryology, Histology, Neuroanatomy
Physiology: System-wise physiology covering all body systems
Biochemistry: Metabolism, Molecular Biology, Clinical Correlations
Pharmacology: General principles, autonomic system, system-based pharmacology
Pathology: General and Systemic Pathology
Microbiology: Bacteriology, Virology, Parasitology, Mycology, Immunology
Community Medicine: Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Public Health
Behavioural Sciences: Doctor-patient communication, ethics, psychology

Paper 2 Syllabus

Paper 2 is specialty-specific and tests applied basic sciences relevant to Surgery & Allied. The major systems covered include:

General Surgery: Core operative principles, fluid balance, sepsis, wound healing
Orthopaedics: Fractures, joint disorders, bone tumours, paediatric orthopaedic conditions
Cardiothoracic: Cardiac and thoracic surgical conditions covered in FCPS Surgery Paper 2
Neurosurgery: Head injury, intracranial lesions, spinal disorders
Genitourinary: Renal, ureteric, bladder, and prostatic surgical conditions
Skin & Plastics: Burns, wound reconstruction, common plastic surgical conditions
Paediatric Surgery: Common paediatric surgical conditions tested in FCPS Surgery Paper 2

Who Can Apply?

Educational qualification: MBBS or BDS degree recognized by the Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PMDC) or equivalent authority.
House job: Completion of a one-year house job in a PMDC-recognized institution.
Registration: Valid PMDC/PMC registration certificate.
International graduates: Foreign medical degrees must be verified and equated by PMDC.

Always confirm latest eligibility and application steps on the official CPSP website.

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