Admissions Open for the Two-Year Exemption (Pathway-Based Training Program)
The College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP) invites applications for induction into the FCPS-Health Professions Education (HPE) program under the Two-Year Exemption Pathway-Based Training Program, to be conducted at the Directorate of Medical Education (DME), CPSP Headquarters, Karachi.
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
MCPS or Master’s degree in Health Professions Education (HPE)
Qualification must be PMDC recognized
At least two (02) medical education-related publications in CPSP-approved journals within the last five years
Candidates will be selected based on:
Entry Test – Short Answer Questions (SAQs) based on MCPS / Master’s level syllabus
Submission of a thesis proposal / synopsis aligned with FCPS-HPE research requirements
Interview
Delivered through a blended learning model:
Face-to-face sessions
Supervised distance learning
Enables participants to continue clinical and teaching responsibilities while engaging in advanced academic development
Pathway-based training structure with a mandatory commitment of 16 hours per week
Duration: Two (02) years
Components include:
Structured coursework
Supervised thesis writing
Thesis defense
Last date to submit applications: 15th January 2026
Application form: Available at www.cpsp.edu.pk
Submission email: fcpshpe@cpsp.edu.pk