# First and 2nd FCPS / Fellowship Eligibility

Source: https://upmed.net/residency-and-fellowships-eligibility-for-fcps/  
Published: 2024-12-30 · Updated: 2026-10-12  
Category: FCPS  
Publisher: UPMED (https://upmed.net/)

> To help candidates plan their careers effectively, the following tables provide a consolidated overview of eligibility criteria for both First Fellowship...

To help candidates plan their careers effectively, the following tables provide a consolidated overview of eligibility criteria for both First Fellowship and Second Fellowship programs. These tables outline the required FCPS qualifications and relevant prior training for each specialty, enabling trainees to quickly identify suitable fellowship options based on their current credentials and future goals.

Specialty NameEligibility CriteriaFellowhip

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| Specialty Name | Eligibility Criteria | Fellowhip |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Histopathology | FCPS-I in Pathology | First FCPS / Fellowship |
| Immunology | FCPS-I in Pathology | First FCPS / Fellowship |
| Cardiology | IMM in Medicine | First FCPS / Fellowship |
| Haematology | FCPS-I in Pathology | First FCPS / Fellowship |
| Biochemistry (BMS) | FCPS-I in Medicine & Allied / BMS | First FCPS / Fellowship |
| Pharmacology & Therapeutics (BMS) | FCPS-I in Medicine & Allied, Allied Surgery, Pathology, Community Medicine, BMS | First FCPS / Fellowship |
| Virology | FCPS-I in Pathology | First FCPS / Fellowship |
| Community Medicine | FCPS-I in Community Medicine & Allied | First FCPS / Fellowship |
| Anaesthesiology | FCPS-I in Anaesthesiology | First FCPS / Fellowship |
| Chemical Pathology | FCPS-I in Pathology | First FCPS / Fellowship |
| Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia | FCPS-I in Anaesthesiology | First FCPS / Fellowship |
| Diagnostic Radiology | FCPS-I in Diagnostic Radiology | First FCPS / Fellowship |
| Nephrology | FCPS-I in Medicine | First FCPS / Fellowship |
| Nuclear Medicine (Clinical) | FCPS-I in Diagnostic Radiology & Medicine Allied | First FCPS / Fellowship |
| Obstetrics & Gynaecology | FCPS-I in Obstetrics & Gynaecology | First FCPS / Fellowship |
| Orthopaedic Surgery (1+4) | Part-I in Surgery & Allied | First FCPS / Fellowship |
| Neurosurgery (1+4) | Part-I in Surgery & Allied | First FCPS / Fellowship |
| Paediatrics | Part-I in Medicine & Allied | First FCPS / Fellowship |
| Plastic Surgery | Part-I in Surgery | First FCPS / Fellowship |
| Psychiatry | Part-I in Psychiatry | First FCPS / Fellowship |
| Pulmonology | FCPS-I in Medicine | First FCPS / Fellowship |
| Thoracic Surgery | Part-I in Surgery & Allied | First FCPS / Fellowship |
| Operative Dentistry & Endodontics | FCPS-I in Dentistry | First FCPS / Fellowship |
| Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) | FCPS-I in Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) | First FCPS / Fellowship |
| Anatomy (BMS) | FCPS-I in Allied Surgery & BMS | First FCPS / Fellowship |

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**Links:**

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   - [This data was taken from the CPSP ePortal (National Residency Program Booklet) (Pages 11-15)](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gro9A_nguMZMdjc1UAaOw9yuYFGsxW9W/view)