Part 1/DLM Candidate Feedback Form 2026

Congratulations on completing your recent assessments for the Part 1/DLM written papers.

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Examination Candidate Feedback Form

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Part 1 & DLM: Written Examination (SBA & MCQ)

Please rate the following on a scale of 1 (Poor) to 5 (Excellent):

Clarity of Questions: Were the clinical stems clear and unambiguous?

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Balance of Content: Did the questions cover a fair range of the curriculum?

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Timing: Was 150 questions a manageable workload for the time provided?

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Distractor Quality: Were the answer options (MCQ/SBA) realistic and distinct?

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Part 1 & DLM: Online Assessment Platform Feedback

Please rate the following on a scale of 1 (Poor) to 5 (Excellent):

System Usability: Was the platform intuitive and easy to navigate?

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Platform Reliability: Did you experience any technical glitches, lag, or crashes?

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Feature Visibility: Were the question stems and distractors clearly legible on-screen?

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Did tools like "Flag for Review" or "Time Remaining" work effectively?

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On-Screen Interaction: Did you have any difficulty with the SBA/MCQ format on the platform?

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Technical Experience & Support

Did you experience any internet connectivity issues during the assessment?

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Was the technical support team responsive and helpful in resolving issues?

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Remote Proctoring

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Communication: Were the remote invigilator/proctor's instructions clear?

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Invasiveness: Did the proctoring software feel distracting or increase your anxiety levels?

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Privacy: Did you feel adequately informed about how your data was being recorded and stored?

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Comments on the Online Platform:

E.g. Suggestions for software improvements or specific issues with the interface.

Part 2: Written Examination: Short Answer Questions (SAQs)

Please rate the following on a scale of 1 (Poor) to 5 (Excellent):

Question Structure: Did the SAQs clearly indicate what was required for full marks?

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Space Provided: Was there sufficient space in the paper to answer fully?

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Clinical Relevance: Did the scenarios reflect realistic clinical practice?

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Comments on the SAQs:

E.g. Suggestions for software improvements or specific issues with the interface.

Part 2: Clinical Examination (OSCE)

Please rate the following on a scale of 1 (Poor) to 5 (Excellent):

Candidate Instructions: Were the Candidate Instructions easy to understand?

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Equipment: Was the equipment/manikin in good working order?

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Simulated Patient: Did the simulated patient portray the role accurately and consistently with the station scenario?

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Examiner Professionalism: Were the examiners neutral and professional?

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Which OSCE station did you find most challenging and why?

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Exam Organisation & Logistics

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Pre-Exam Briefing: Did you feel confident in what to expect during your examination?

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Venue & Facilities: (Temperature, noise levels, seating)

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Staff Helpfulness: (Marshals, invigilators, and administration)

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What one thing would have improved your exam day experience?

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Part 1 & DLM Exam Preparation & Resources

Why your feedback matters: At the FFLM, we are committed to providing high-quality support for our candidates. Your responses in this section help us understand which revision tools are most effective and where we can improve our offerings. By sharing your experience, you are directly helping us refine our eLearning content, webinar topics, and course structures to better support future candidates on their path to qualification.

Please indicate which of the following resources you utilised for your Part 1 exam preparation and rate their effectiveness on a scale of 1 (Poor) to 5 (Excellent)::

Part 1 & DLM Resources

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eLearning

Free FFLM Website Revision Materials

Revision Webinars

Royal College of Physicians (RCP) Library

eLearning Course

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Comments on the FFLM eLearning Course:

E.g. How well did the modules prepare you?

Free FFLM Website Revision Materials

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Comments on the Free Website Revision Webinars

E.g. Were there any specific topics where you felt the free resources were lacking?

Revision Webinars

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Comments on the Revision Webinars

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RCP Library

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Comments on the RCP Library

E.g. Comments on reading materials available.

Part 2 Exam Preparation & Resources

Please indicate which of the following resources you utilised for your Part 2 exam preparation and rate their effectiveness on a scale of 1 (Poor) to 5 (Excellent)::

Part 2 Resources

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Free FFLM Website Revision Materials

Part 2 LFFLM and MFFLM Candidate Revision Day

Royal College of Physicians (RCP) Library

Free FFLM Website Revision Materials

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Comments on the Free Website Revision Webinars

E.g. Were there any specific topics where you felt the free resources were lacking?

Part 2 LFFLM and MFFLM Candidate Revision Day

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Comments on the Part 2 LFFLM and MFFLM Candidate Revision Day

E.g. How well did this course prepare you for the Short Answer Questions (SAQs) and OSCEs?

RCP Library

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Comments on the RCP Library

E.g. Comments on reading materials available.

Overall Feedback

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