Summary of FFLM Examinations

Abbreviations

  • SBAs – Single Best Answer Questions
  • OSCEs – Objective Structured Clinical Examinations
  • SAQs – Short Answer Questions
  • COVE – Compendium of Validated Evidence

Further information on the format of FFLM examinations can be found in the Examination Regulations.

  Exam Appropriate for Cost Examination Period  150 SBAs OSCEs SAQs Portfolio COVE 
Diploma of Legal Medicine (DLM) Healthcare professionals, lawyers and other professionals interested in the interface between clinical practice and the law £550.00 Autumn
Licentiateship of the Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine in General Forensic Medicine LLFLM (GFM) Doctors, Nurses and Paramedics £550.00

(Part 1)

£1550.00

(Part 2)

Part 1 Autumn

Part 2 Spring

(Not applicable to Part 2 candidates from 2024)

(Not applicable to Part 2 candidates from 2024)

Licentiateship of the Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine in Sexual Offence Medicine LLFLM (SOM) Doctors, Nurses and Paramedics £550.00

(Part 1)

£1550.00

(Part 2)*

Part 1 Autumn

Part 2 Spring

(Not applicable to Part 2 candidates from 2024)

(Not applicable to Part 2 candidates from 2024)

Membership of the Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine (General Forensic Medicine (GFM)/ Sexual Offence Medicine (SOM)/ Legal Medicine (MLM)) Doctors

£550.00

(Part 1)

£1,550.00

(Part 2)

Part 1 Autumn

Part 2 Spring

* For information on discounted rates and fees to sit the OSCE/OSPE and SAQ exams only, please visit Fees & Diary – FFLM