Faculty of Occupational Medicine » Associateship (via the Part 2 MFOM examination)

The Part 2 MFOM examination is open to candidates who are not in approved training posts, as a route to becoming an Associate (AFOM) of the Faculty. Associateship is a mid-level qualification aimed at doctors looking to enhance their training and competencies in occupational medicine, but who are not able to fill an approved training post.

Entry into the Part 2 MFOM examination via this route is subject to specific eligibility criteria.

Upon application, candidates must:

have attained the Diploma in Occupational Medicine (DOccMed)
have at least one year’s full-time (or equivalent) experience in occupational medicine
have at least two year’s full-time (or equivalent) in other specialties
provide a signed statement of support ^[1] from a current Member or Fellow of the Faculty

2025 dates for the AFOM are:

SBA

Thursday 26^th June – online through our partners TestReach ^[4]

Please click here for the protocol document ^[5] relating to FOM exams taken through TestReach.

OSCE

The date and location for the OSCE will be confirmed as soon as possible.

Registration for the June/July exams will open at 9am on Monday 17th March 2025 and close at 5pm on Monday 28th April 2025.

Only complete applications will be booked successfully.

If you would like to enter into this examination, please log in to the members’ area ^[6] and follow the ‘Exams’ link. Ensure the application is complete and apply early during the booking period. If places fill-up still apply online as we do our best to meet demand. A ‘waiting list’ allocates places in order of application. Please note that if an examination is not available on the list it means that applications are not open at this time.