Fellowship Examination of the College of Critical Care Medicine (FCCCM)
The Fellowship Examination of the College of Critical Care Medicine (FCCCM) stands as the benchmark of excellence in critical care training, offering a rigorous program that integrates comprehensive theoretical learning with hands-on clinical expertise. Over a year of intensive training—including a four-day orientation, weekly expert-led sessions, and a focused revision course—FCCCM equips physicians with the advanced skills and systematic thinking essential for high-stakes decision-making in the ICU. Graduates are distinguished not only by superior clinical reasoning but also gain opportunities for leadership, academic advancement, and lasting impact within the field.
By choosing FCCCM, you commit to professional growth and to elevating patient care as part of an elite community. We look forward to welcoming you to the next cohort as you begin your journey toward mastery in critical care medicine.
In alignment with evolving global standards of Critical Care Medicine training and in response to feedback from the critical care community — particularly current and former FCCCM fellows — the CCEF has resolved to reinstate the FCCCM program as a two-year curriculum, effective 2026.
This is not a new initiative, but a return to the program’s foundational structure in place since 2004. The two-year format remained the standard for nearly two decades, with the abbreviated duration of the past two years being a temporary exception.
Batch Schedule
The 2026–2028 batch will serve as a transition cohort, with the following dates:
Commencement: 1st April 2026
Fellowship Examination: April 2028
From 2027 onwards, the program will follow its regular annual cycle. The 2027–2029 batch will commence on 1st January 2027, with the Fellowship Examination scheduled in December 2028 / January 2029.
Application Deadlines — 2026–2028 Batch
Last date for registration: 31st March 2026
Last date with late fee: 30th April 2026
Kindly note that no registrations will be accepted after 30th April 2026 under any circumstances.
Prospective candidates are strongly advised to complete their applications well within the stipulated deadline.
Application Deadlines — 2027–2029 Batch
Last date for registration: 30th November 2026
Last date with late fee: 31st December 2026
Kindly note that no registrations will be accepted after 31st December 2026 under any circumstances.
Prospective candidates are strongly advised to complete their applications well within the stipulated deadline.
Issued by:
Dean, College of Critical Care Medicine
circular date: 18 Feb 2026
Please find the updated document below, which provides comprehensive details and eligibility criteria for the two-year FCCCM exam.
Executive summary comparing the FCCCM and AFIC programs against Global intensive care training models.