Registrations are done online at ICUeducation.com
Read this instruction document before registering for the PCCCM/ FCCCM examination:
Fellowship program is of 2 years. 1st year is a “Primary Certificate Course” (PCCCM) especially mandatory for MBBS candidates with at least 1 year ICU working experience. 2nd year will be Fellowship Certificate Program (FCCCM). Candidates who have passed PCCCM can enroll for Fellowship or Postgraduate candidates can directly enroll for FCCCM. For details see in Eligibility Criteria section of Fellowship Exam.
Admissions for PCCCM start from 1st April till 31st July for that current academic year.
(admission with late fee accepted till 30th August subject to approval by College)
Academic year for PCCCM will be from 1st August to 31st July. (12 months)
Admissions for FCCCM start from 1st April till 31st July for the current academic year.
(admission with late fee accepted till 30th August subject to approval by College)
Academic year for FCCCM will be from 1st August to 31st July. (12 months)
Candidates must have a Gmail account, for correspondence for various academic activities.
Orientation program: It guides you to study for this exam as the pattern of examination is completely different. Also approach to core critical care topics is completely different, which is taught during orientation program. Hence this is taken during beginning of the academic year.
Crash Course: It is expected that candidates have studied as per the curriculum after going through orientation program, throughout the year. Crash course gives them a quick revision and guidance to write final exams. Hence this is taken before the exams.
Academic Credit Points (ACP): 200 ACPs are needed to be submitted to be eligible for appearing in the exam. Details are given in section of Fellowship Exam.
Online Tests: Periodic online tests/ Exercise worksheets on various aspects of critical care exam will be given to candidates, which will prepare them to appear for final online examination. Answers will be discussed online.
Online Classes: Periodic online classes in the form of online CMEs will be taken, taking into consideration the curriculum for FCCCM. These are Currently held on Wednesdays/ Fridays and Sundays. Details shared with Candidates.
Results will be declared within 15 days of finishing the practical exams.
| Orientation program | Between 1st-15th September | 4- 5 days training program (physical program except in case of Pandemic situation where program will be online) |
| Crash Course | Between 1st-15th May | 4 days program (physical program except in case of Pandemic situation where program will be online) |
| Online tests | During 1st and 3rd week of every month | 2-4 online tests on core critical care topics |
| Online Classes | Will be displayed in upcoming events. | Classes currently on Wednesday/Friday evenings & Sunday Mornings |
| Pre-requisites to appear in Exams | a) Proof of accumulating 200 Academic Credit Points (ACP) b) 75% cumulative attendance at the various lectures/programs in the academic year. | Candidates unable to meet these 2 requirements will not be permitted to appear in the exam. |
| Examination for primary certificate course (PCCCM): Theory | Between 1st June-10th June | Paper 1 and paper 2. Each of 150 min duration. |
| Examination for primary certificate course (PCCCM): Practical | Between 15th June-30th June | OSCEs – 7 active stations Vivas – 4 stations covering 4 different systems Hot cases (ICU cases):1-2 cases |
| Examination for Fellowship certificate course (FCCCM): Theory | Between 1st July -10th July | Paper 1 and paper 2. Each of 150 min duration. |
| Examination for Fellowship certificate course (FCCCM): Practical | Between 16th July-1st August | OSCEs – 10 active stations Vivas – 4 stations covering 4 different systems Hot cases (ICU cases)-2 cases |