IMM dates 2027: CPSP Intermediate Module exam schedule
The CPSP Intermediate Module (IMM) theory exam is on 16 February and 17 August 2027. Who sits it, how it is examined, when to apply, and why it matters for keeping your FCPS Part 1 valid.
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Last checked: 13 November 2026 against the CPSP examination schedule (2027 schedule issued 19 May 2026) and CPSP's notifications page. CPSP can change dates. Confirm on the ePortal before you apply.
IMM exam dates 2027
| Sitting | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 16 February 2026 | 16 February 2027 |
| 2nd | 4 August 2026 | 17 August 2027 |
These are the dates for the theory exam. CPSP gives the dates for the clinical part (TOACS) separately.
CPSP publishes the application window for each sitting in a separate notification, not on the annual schedule. As of 13 November 2026 we could not find a February 2027 IMM notification on CPSP's notifications page. Keep checking there and on the ePortal. We will add the dates here when CPSP announces them.
Once your two years of training are complete, the six-attempt clock starts running. Clear the IMM, theory and TOACS, within six consecutive sittings, or your FCPS Part 1 pass lapses. Skipping a sitting does not stop the clock.
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The IMM is the exam that arrives roughly halfway through your FCPS training, once you have spent two years learning your specialty. Its full name is the Intermediate Module, and in most clinical specialties you need it before you move on towards FCPS Part 2.
It has two parts:
- Theory: a written paper on your specialty, on the dates above.
- TOACS: a station-based clinical exam.
Some specialties have moved the IMM theory to MCQs only. CPSP has notified this for IMM Family Medicine (May 2026) and IMM Histopathology (July 2026). Check the format for your own specialty before you plan.
Why it matters: the six-attempt rule
In specialties with an IMM, your FCPS Part 1 pass stays valid only if you clear the IMM, both theory and TOACS, within six consecutive attempts, counted from the end of two years of training. Attempts you skip still count. More on Part 1 validity in the FCPS Part 1 complete guide.
So don't write off your first eligible sitting as a practice run. Prepare for it properly. Every attempt counts, including the ones you let pass.
How to apply
- Log in to the CPSP ePortal with your account.
- Choose the IMM sitting and your specialty, once CPSP opens the window.
- Check the eligibility conditions in the sitting's notification, including the training you must have completed.
- Pay the fee and keep the receipt. CPSP sets the fee in each sitting's notification.
Frequently asked questions
When is the IMM exam in 2027?
16 February and 17 August 2027, according to the CPSP examination schedule.
What is the last date to apply for IMM February 2027?
Not announced yet. As of 13 November 2026, CPSP had not posted the February 2027 IMM notification. Check CPSP's notifications page and the ePortal.
When do you sit the IMM?
In most clinical FCPS specialties, after completing two years of training.
How many attempts do you get at the IMM?
To keep your FCPS Part 1 valid, you must clear the IMM within six consecutive attempts, counted from the end of two years of training. Skipped attempts still count.
Official sources
- CPSP examination schedule 2026 and 2027
- CPSP schedule of theory examinations 2027 (issued 19 May 2026)
- CPSP notifications
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