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As the Faculty transitions to new FFPMRCA examination formats from July 2027, sample content for both the new exams will be available to support candidate preparation.
This page provides links to new exam sample materials and outlines when the new materials will be published.
New Exam Sample Materials
Written Exam Resources
- FFPMRCA AKT Sample Questions (available soon)
Clinical Exam Resources
Webinars and Q&A
To support candidates and trainers ahead of the launch of the new Clinical Performance Examination in Pain (CPEP), we will be hosting a series of live webinars with members of the examining teams.
Each session will include:
- A short overview of the new format
- A live Q&A panel
- The opportunity to submit questions in advance
We will offer three opportunities to join a live session:
- Session 1: Late May – early June 2026
- Session 2: Autumn 2026
- Session 3: Early 2027
The webinars will be recorded and made available on our website for those unable to attend live.
More details, including confirmed dates and registration links, will be shared closer to the time.
Clinical performance sample stations
Available May 2026
FFPMRCA CPEP (Clinical Performance Examination in Pain) sample stations
- Question format example videos
- Marking domain descriptors
- Performance expectations
| AKT | Applied Knowledge Test, replacing MCQ |
| CPEP | Clinical Performance Examination in Pain, replacing SOE |
| Diet | Examination sitting within the year |
| MCQ | Multiple Choice Question exam, to be replaced by AKT |
| SOE | Structured Oral Examination, to be replaced by CPEP |
| Launch Year | Academic Year 2027-2028 |
Still unsure? Check our Candidate FAQs for commonly asked questions and answers.