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Fellowship of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (FCPS Part I): Pediatrics Study Plan [ Study Tips ](https://mdster.com/blog?category=study-tips) Fellowship of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (FCPS Part I): Pediatrics Study Plan ==================================================================================================== A focused eight-week strategy for mastering basic sciences, single-best-answer questions, and exam-day timing [ MDster Editorial Team ](https://mdster.com/about) · Aug 20, 2026 · 5 min read · 16 [ Reviewed by Dr. Ali Ragab, MBBCH, MSc, MCAI ](https://mdster.com/medical-reviewers/dr-ali-ragab) [Editorial Policy](https://mdster.com/editorial-policy) | [Corrections Policy](https://mdster.com/corrections) [ Pediatrics ](https://mdster.com/blog?tag=pediatrics) [ Study Tips ](https://mdster.com/blog?tag=study-tips) [ FCPS Part I ](https://mdster.com/blog?tag=fcps-part-i) [ CPSP ](https://mdster.com/blog?tag=cpsp) [ Medical Exams ](https://mdster.com/blog?tag=medical-exams) ![Fellowship of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (FCPS Part I): Pediatrics Study Plan](https://mdster.com/storage/blog/images/fellowship-of-the-college-of-physicians-and-surgeons-pakistan-fcps-part-i-pediatrics-study.jpg) Share this article Share this post On this page 1. [ Understand the FCPS Part I Format ](#understand-the-fcps-part-i-format) 2. [ Prioritize Basic Sciences Through a Pediatrics Lens ](#prioritize-basic-sciences-through-a-pediatrics-lens) 3. [ Eight-Week Study Schedule Template ](#eight-week-study-schedule-template) 4. [ Turn Questions Into Your Main Learning Tool ](#turn-questions-into-your-main-learning-tool) 5. [ Use a Two-Pass Exam Strategy ](#use-a-two-pass-exam-strategy) 6. [ Common Pitfalls to Avoid ](#common-pitfalls-to-avoid) 7. [ Key Takeaways ](#key-takeaways) 8. [ Frequently Asked Questions ](#blog-faqs) 9. [ References ](#references-heading) On this page 1. [ Understand the FCPS Part I Format ](#understand-the-fcps-part-i-format) 2. [ Prioritize Basic Sciences Through a Pediatrics Lens ](#prioritize-basic-sciences-through-a-pediatrics-lens) 3. [ Eight-Week Study Schedule Template ](#eight-week-study-schedule-template) 4. [ Turn Questions Into Your Main Learning Tool ](#turn-questions-into-your-main-learning-tool) 5. [ Use a Two-Pass Exam Strategy ](#use-a-two-pass-exam-strategy) 6. [ Common Pitfalls to Avoid ](#common-pitfalls-to-avoid) 7. [ Key Takeaways ](#key-takeaways) 8. [ Frequently Asked Questions ](#blog-faqs) 9. [ References ](#references-heading) Many FCPS Part I candidates read several textbooks but postpone timed questions until the final weeks. That approach feels thorough, yet it leaves you unprepared for rapid discrimination between closely related options. Your preparation must mirror the examination from the beginning. Understand the FCPS Part I Format --------------------------------- CPSP guidance describes two papers, each containing 100 single-best-answer multiple-choice questions. For the computer-based examination in Pakistan, each paper lasts two hours—approximately 72 seconds per question. [\[1\]](#cite-1 "Reference [1]") As of August 20, 2026, the next Pakistan session begins October 6, 2026. CPSP may conduct it across several days, so your admit card determines the exact date, time, and shift. [\[2\]](#cite-2 "Reference [2]") Download the current curriculum from your CPSP e-portal before planning. The updated FCPS Part I curriculum has been available there since December 2023. [\[3\]](#cite-3 "Reference [3]") Prioritize Basic Sciences Through a Pediatrics Lens --------------------------------------------------- Part I tests foundational sciences rather than the detailed clinical management expected in IMM or FCPS Part II. Learn mechanisms, associations, and distinguishing features—not lengthy ward protocols. Prioritize these interconnected areas: - **Physiology:** neonatal adaptation, cardiac cycles, respiratory mechanics, renal handling, endocrine feedback, fluids, electrolytes, and acid-base interpretation. - **Pathology and immunology:** inflammation, cellular injury, inheritance, immunodeficiency, hypersensitivity, hematology, and neoplasia. - **Pharmacology:** mechanisms, adverse effects, interactions, autonomic drugs, antimicrobials, and pediatric pharmacokinetic principles. - **Microbiology:** organism characteristics, transmission, toxins, vaccines, diagnostic tests, and antimicrobial mechanisms. - **Anatomy and embryology:** congenital anomalies, cardiac development, neuroanatomy, and clinically relevant anatomical relationships. CPSP’s 2026 preparatory-course notice specifically mentions specialty-focused guidance for Paper II. Therefore, connect each basic-science fact to a pediatric presentation while retaining broad Paper I coverage. [\[4\]](#cite-4 "Reference [4]") > **Pro Tip:** After studying a mechanism, write one pediatric application. For example, link fetal circulation to cyanotic congenital heart disease or renal physiology to childhood dehydration. Eight-Week Study Schedule Template ---------------------------------- WeeksMain taskQuestion target1–2Physiology, anatomy, embryology40–50 daily3–4Pathology, immunology, microbiology50–60 daily5Pharmacology, genetics, biochemistry60 daily6Mixed-system revision75 daily7Timed paper blocks and weak areas100 daily8Full simulations and error reviewTwo-paper rehearsals Use six study days weekly. Divide each day into a 60–90-minute concept block, a timed question block, and a 30-minute error review. Reserve the sixth day for mixed questions and cumulative recall rather than new reading. If you have only four weeks, combine two rows each week. Do not remove mock examinations or error review; reduce textbook detail instead. Turn Questions Into Your Main Learning Tool ------------------------------------------- Use a question bank that explains why every option is correct or incorrect. Complete questions by system initially, then switch to mixed timed blocks by week six. For every error, record only: 1. The tested concept. 2. Why your chosen option failed. 3. The clue that identifies the best answer. 4. One short retrieval prompt for later review. Review this error log after 24 hours, seven days, and again before your mock examination. Create flashcards only for facts you repeatedly forget; copying entire textbook pages produces an unmanageable deck. Use textbooks as targeted references, not daily cover-to-cover assignments. A study group works best when members explain difficult mechanisms and defend answer choices—not when everyone passively shares notes. > **Insider Advice:** Your score improves when you can reject four plausible distractors. During review, explain why each alternative is less correct than the selected answer. Use a Two-Pass Exam Strategy ---------------------------- For each 120-minute paper: - Spend about 70 minutes answering clear questions. - Flag uncertain items without repeatedly rereading them. - Use 40 minutes for flagged questions. - Keep 10 minutes to confirm completion and review accidental selections. Identify the task word before reading options: mechanism, diagnosis, complication, association, or next physiological event. Change an answer only when you identify a specific overlooked clue—not because the original choice feels uncomfortable. Common Pitfalls to Avoid ------------------------ - Studying advanced clinical pediatrics while neglecting core physiology and pathology. - Memorizing recalled questions without understanding the tested mechanism. - Using several question banks but reviewing none deeply. - Practising untimed blocks until the final week. - Ignoring the official computer-examination instructions and demonstration. Key Takeaways ------------- - Download the current CPSP curriculum and official instructions. - Complete a baseline 100-question timed assessment this week. - Build an error log organized by mechanism. - Schedule at least two full two-paper simulations. - Practise selecting one best answer within roughly 72 seconds. FCPS Part I becomes manageable when your reading, recall, and question practice follow one disciplined system. Start with a baseline assessment, then let your errors determine what you revise next. Frequently Asked Questions ---------------------------- ### How long should I prepare for FCPS Part I Pediatrics? Eight focused weeks can work if your MBBS basic sciences are reasonably strong. Candidates with major knowledge gaps should allow 10–12 weeks and begin timed questions immediately. ### Should I study clinical pediatrics for FCPS Part I? Use pediatric examples to reinforce mechanisms, but prioritize foundational anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, microbiology, immunology, genetics, and biochemistry. ### How many questions should I solve each day? Begin with 40–50 reviewed questions daily and progress toward 75–100 mixed questions. Detailed error analysis matters more than the raw total. ### How should I divide preparation between the two papers? Maintain broad basic-science coverage while giving Paper II additional specialty-oriented practice. Follow the current CPSP curriculum rather than relying on unofficial topic-weight predictions. References (6) ------------------ 1. 1. [ CPSP FCPS-I Examination Guidelines ](https://www.cpsp.edu.pk/files/guidelines/FCPS-I/FCPS-I-guideline.pdf) [↩](#cite-ref-1-1 "Back to text") 2. 2. [ eforms.cpsp.edu.pk/read\_pdf/index.php?file=ZmNwczEvbm90aWZpY2F0aW9uL29ubGluZS9wYWtpc3Rhbjg1Mi5wZGY%3D ](https://eforms.cpsp.edu.pk/read_pdf/index.php?file=ZmNwczEvbm90aWZpY2F0aW9uL29ubGluZS9wYWtpc3Rhbjg1Mi5wZGY%3D) [↩](#cite-ref-2-1 "Back to text") 3. 3. [ cpsp.edu.pk/all-notifications ](https://cpsp.edu.pk/all-notifications) [↩](#cite-ref-3-1 "Back to text") 4. 4. [ eforms.cpsp.edu.pk/read\_pdf/index.php?file=Ym1zL25vdGlmaWNhdGlvbnMvMTE2LWJtcy5wZGY%3D ](https://eforms.cpsp.edu.pk/read_pdf/index.php?file=Ym1zL25vdGlmaWNhdGlvbnMvMTE2LWJtcy5wZGY%3D) [↩](#cite-ref-4-1 "Back to text") 5. 5. [ CPSP Instructions for FCPS-I Online Examination ](https://www.cpsp.edu.pk/files/guidelines/FCPS-I/instructions.pdf) 6. 6. 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