Fellowship Examination of the College of Critical Care Medicine (FCCCM)
The FCCCM Journey: Where Excellence in Critical Care Begins
Dear Colleague,
In the fast-paced world of critical care medicine, split-second decisions can mean the difference between life and death. The Fellowship Examination of the College of Critical Care Medicine (FCCCM) represents more than just another certification—it stands as the gold standard in intensive care education, designed to transform capable physicians into exceptional intensivists.
Why FCCCM Stands Apart
The FCCCM program, over the past more than 2 decades, has earned its prestigious reputation through a meticulously structured approach to critical care education. What sets this fellowship apart is its emphasis on both comprehensive theoretical knowledge and practical clinical acumen that truly matters at the bedside.
The program’s distinguished standing extends beyond India’s borders, attracting dedicated physicians from neighbouring countries who recognize that excellence in critical care requires specialized training that only the most rigorous programs can provide.
A Year of Transformation
Your FCCCM journey begins with a Physical (in-person) intensive four-day orientation course in August, immersing you in approaches to common challenges faced in critical care environments. This foundation sets the stage for weekly teaching sessions conducted by the College’s expert faculty—practitioners who bring years of real-world ICU experience to each lesson.
As the examination approaches, you’ll participate in a comprehensive Crash Revision course, strategically scheduled one month before your practical assessments. This timing ensures optimal retention and performance when facing the multifaceted evaluation process, including OSCE stations, E-Cases, and the Communication station—all designed to assess your ability to think critically under pressure.
Beyond Certification: Career Transformation
Why do your peers hold the FCCCM in such high regard? Because graduates consistently demonstrate superior clinical reasoning and management skills at the bedside. The program doesn’t just teach you what to do—it transforms how you think.
In critical care medicine, structured decision-making saves lives. The FCCCM methodology instils systematic approaches to complex medical situations, enabling you to remain calm and effective even when managing multiple critical patients simultaneously. This disciplined thinking becomes second nature through the program’s rigorous training.
Your Future in Critical Care
As healthcare systems worldwide face increasing demands, the role of the intensivist has never been more vital. Completing the FCCCM positions you at the forefront of this essential specialty, opening doors to leadership roles and academic opportunities that might otherwise remain closed.
The confidence gained through mastering the FCCCM curriculum extends beyond clinical practice—it empowers you to teach others, lead multidisciplinary teams, and contribute meaningfully to the advancement of critical care medicine in your institution and beyond.
Join the FCCCM Community
The decision to pursue the FCCCM represents not just a commitment to your own professional growth, but to the countless patients who will benefit from your enhanced expertise. By registering for this program, you join a distinguished community of intensivists dedicated to excellence in critical care.
The path to becoming an exceptional intensivist begins with exceptional training. The FCCCM offers precisely that—a transformative educational experience that will shape your approach to critical care medicine for the remainder of your career.
We look forward to welcoming you to the upcoming FCCCM cohort, where your journey toward mastery in critical care medicine begins.
With collegial regards,
The College of Critical Care Medicine
Eligibility Criteria for FCCCM (new)
Eligibility Criteria for the 1-year FCCCM course (Fellowship of the College of Critical Care Medicine) updated 29 July 2024
1. Candidate must be a member of the College of Critical Care Medicine.
(If not a member, go to ICUeducation.com to apply for membership).
2. (a) Candidate must be minimum MBBS or Diploma* holder from Medical College recognised by their respective University/ Medical Council of their country.
(* only diploma in Anaesthesia, Pulmonary medicine, Emergency Medicine are included).
(b) Post-qualification, candidate must submit proof of minimum one year of ICU work experience from their Head of ICU/ Institute. (Minimum 6 months of continuous working experience in an ICU will be considered towards the total one-year ICU experience. That means either 1-year in a single ICU or 2 certificates of 6-months each).
3. Candidates with MD/ DNB in Anaesthesia, General Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine or Emergency Medicine need to submit only a 6 month post qualification ICU work experience certificate.
4. If your post-graduate qualification is not mentioned above and you feel it is directly or indirectly related to above speciality, then you need to contact Academic Council of CCEF for consideration/ approval. (office @ ccef.in).
5. If candidate has passed any national/ international Critical Care/ Intensive Care examination, they do not need to submit any ICU experience certificate provided your examination mandates minimum 12-months of working in an ICU.
6. Online examinations in Critical Care without ICU working experience will not be considered (except the IFICM examination- International Foundation course in Intensive Care Medicine of CCEF).
7. Please note that the FCCCM exit examination will be a physical examination and not online.
Examination Format for the FCCCM Examination
1. Assessment of performance throughout the year:
(a). Logbook* in Prescribed format to be submitted in digital format. This will contain fully worked up material as per sample logbook under following categories:
1. Clinical Cases: (5)
2. ABGs: (10)
3. Biochemistry: (10)
4. ECG: (5)
5. Xrays: (5)
6. CT scans/MRIs: (5)
7. Drugs: (3)
8. Equipment: (3)
9 Haematology & Coagulation: (3)
10. Graphs: (4)
*To see the scoring system of logbook, scroll to below of this page
(b). In cases where logbook cannot be made due to privacy restriction on patient data, special permission from the College office for submitting Academic Diary of 150 Academic Credit points may be requested in the beginning of the academic year.
(c). Submit 1 PowerPoint presentations on topics allotted to them with voice over recording.
(d). Submit Proof of attending at least 1 Ventilator workshop and 1 ACLS workshop.
(e). Proof of Attending the Orientation program and Crash Course as mandated for each course.
2. Assessment at one point in time: [The EXIT Exam]
The exit exam will be held at any one venue for that year. Dates and venue will be announced in advance.
Exit exam will have following Components:
(a). Theory Exams: 2 papers with MCQ/True & False pattern
(b). E-Cases: 3 E-cases that will be a mixture of viva + Clinical examination scenarios across the table.
(c). Communication station: 1 scenario
(d). OSCEs: These will be multiple ACTIVE stations for 12 minutes at each station (2 min to read, 10 min to write) with REST stations in between.
ACTIVE Stations:
(i). ABGs: 4
(ii). Biochemistry: 4
(iii). ECG: 4
(iv). Xrays: 4
(v). CT scans/MRIs: 4
(vi). Drugs & Equipment: 4
(vii). Haematology & Coagulation: 4
Details of each component will be covered during the Orientation Program.
Scoring system of FCCCM logbook:
