You have three hours to complete the exam.

New for 2021

Please note that the order of the Portfolio and Written components has been reversed, starting in 2021. Candidates must now pass the LFOM Written exam before they are eligible to sit the LFOM Portfolio. Also note that the LFOM Written exam is being held online, via remote invigilation. Click here for more information about remote invigilation.

Entry requirements

You must

• hold a medical qualification from a medical school recognised by the World Health Organisation
• be registered to practice medicine by the relevant body in your home country. You will need to provide evidence of this during the application process
• have completed Basic Specialist Training or two year's full-time equivalent experience

What to include with your application

There is an online application process for this exam. When you apply you will need to upload

• A scanned attested copy of your primary medical degree
• A copy of your CV (must be submitted as a single separate document)
• Any other relevant documents

If you previously completed an application for an LFOM exam you do not need to upload any documents when you apply for this exam. Your medical degree can be attested by:

• An Garda Siochana (Irish police force)
• The issuing University or Medical School
• A solicitor/ notary public/ lawyer
• A Commissioner for oaths
• An Irish or British Consulate
• Your Embassy or High Commissioner

Official translations will only be accepted if they have been prepared and/or authenticated by:

• The issuing University or Medical School
• An Irish or British Consulate
• Your Embassy or High Commissioner

Application fee

The method of payment is credit or debit card, taken at the end of the online application process.