FCPS Part 1 Textbook
381 chapters written for FCPS, not USMLE. Each one follows a point of the CPSP syllabus, covers what past papers keep asking, and ends with questions from our bank. Paper 1 and Paper 2, for your specialty.
AnatomyPhysiologyBiochemistryPathologyPharmacologyBiostatisticsBehavioural sciencesSurgery Paper 2Medicine Paper 2Gynae & Obs Paper 2Radiology Paper 2
Anatomy
General and systemic embryology9 topics
General and special histology6 topics
Upper limb8 topics
Lower limb9 topics
Thorax7 topics
Abdomen11 topics
- Anterior abdominal wall
- Inguinal canal and hernias
- Peritoneum and lesser sac
- Stomach and small intestine
- Large intestine and anal canal
- Liver and gallbladder anatomy
- Pancreas and spleen anatomy
- Portal vein and portal hypertension
- Arterial supply of the gut
- Kidney and suprarenal anatomy
- Posterior abdominal wall
Pelvis and perineum6 topics
Head, neck and back12 topics
Physiology
Cell, nerve and muscle4 topics
Blood and immunity4 topics
Cardiovascular system8 topics
Respiratory system5 topics
Gastrointestinal system and liver5 topics
Renal physiology, body fluids and acid-base7 topics
Nervous system7 topics
Special senses3 topics
Endocrinology5 topics
Reproduction4 topics
Exercise and unusual environments1 topics
Biochemistry
Biomolecules and metabolism9 topics
Nutrition, vitamins and minerals4 topics
Molecular biology, genetics and lab techniques3 topics
Pathology and microbiology
General pathology12 topics
Pharmacology
General pharmacology4 topics
Autonomic and CNS drugs6 topics
Cardiovascular and blood drugs4 topics
GI, respiratory and endocrine drugs4 topics
Biostatistics and epidemiology
Epidemiology6 topics
Behavioural sciences and ethics
Behavioural sciences and medical ethics5 topics
Surgery & Allied Paper 2
Embryology for surgery9 topics
Histology for surgery6 topics
Cranium and brain9 topics
Vertebral column1 topics
Upper limb8 topics
Lower limb9 topics
Thorax7 topics
Abdomen11 topics
- Anterior abdominal wall
- Inguinal canal and hernias
- Peritoneum and lesser sac
- Stomach and small intestine
- Large intestine and anal canal
- Liver and gallbladder anatomy
- Pancreas and spleen anatomy
- Portal vein and portal hypertension
- Arterial supply of the gut
- Kidney and suprarenal anatomy
- Posterior abdominal wall
Pelvis and perineum6 topics
Head and neck10 topics
Cardiovascular system8 topics
Respiratory system5 topics
Gastrointestinal system and liver5 topics
Renal physiology, body fluids and acid-base7 topics
Nervous system7 topics
Special senses3 topics
Endocrinology5 topics
Reproduction4 topics
Drugs in surgical practice8 topics
Haematology4 topics
Oncology8 topics
Infection in surgery5 topics
Vascular and renal pathology3 topics
Surgical conditions: pathology and investigation6 topics
Medicine & Allied Paper 2
Embryology: heart, brain and kidney development3 topics
Histology: liver, pancreas, spleen, kidney, brain, gut4 topics
Regional anatomy for physicians4 topics
Central nervous system11 topics
Cardiovascular system8 topics
Respiratory system5 topics
Gastrointestinal system and liver5 topics
Renal physiology, body fluids and acid-base7 topics
Nervous system7 topics
Special senses3 topics
Endocrinology5 topics
Reproduction4 topics
Immunopathology4 topics
Neoplasia and genetics4 topics
Haematopoietic and lymphoid disorders5 topics
Infectious diseases5 topics
Antimicrobials4 topics
Obstetrics & Gynaecology Paper 2
Embryology5 topics
Histology4 topics
Pelvis, pelvic floor and perineum6 topics
Pelvic organs, vessels and nerves6 topics
Abdominal wall and breast3 topics
Endocrinology5 topics
Reproduction, pregnancy and labour9 topics
Systems physiology for obstetrics4 topics
Drugs in obstetrics and gynaecology10 topics
General pathology in obstetrics5 topics
Neoplasia of the female genital tract5 topics
Genetics and congenital anomalies3 topics
Blood disorders in pregnancy and the perinatal period3 topics
Infection in obstetrics and gynaecology5 topics
Statistics and epidemiology2 topics
Biophysics2 topics
Diagnostic Radiology Paper 2
Head and neck5 topics
Brain5 topics
Thorax5 topics
Abdomen5 topics
Pelvis5 topics
Limbs, breast and lymphatics4 topics
Embryology5 topics
Nervous system and special senses3 topics
Endocrine and reproductive physiology4 topics
Gastrointestinal physiology2 topics
Cardiovascular, respiratory and renal physiology4 topics
General pathology and genetics5 topics
Lungs, heart and vessels4 topics
Nervous system disorders4 topics
Musculoskeletal and endocrine disorders3 topics
Abdominal, renal and reproductive disorders4 topics
Biological, chemical and radiation injury1 topics
Basic sciences, common to every specialty (Paper 1)
General and systemic embryologyAnatomy9 points
General and special histologyAnatomy6 points
Upper limbAnatomy8 points
Lower limbAnatomy9 points
ThoraxAnatomy7 points
AbdomenAnatomy11 points
- Anterior abdominal wall
- Inguinal canal and hernias
- Peritoneum and lesser sac
- Stomach and small intestine
- Large intestine and anal canal
- Liver and gallbladder anatomy
- Pancreas and spleen anatomy
- Portal vein and portal hypertension
- Arterial supply of the gut
- Kidney and suprarenal anatomy
- Posterior abdominal wall
Pelvis and perineumAnatomy6 points
Head, neck and backAnatomy12 points
NeuroanatomyAnatomy11 points
Cell, nerve and musclePhysiology4 points
Blood and immunityPhysiology4 points
Cardiovascular systemPhysiology8 points
Respiratory systemPhysiology5 points
Gastrointestinal system and liverPhysiology5 points
Renal physiology, body fluids and acid-basePhysiology7 points
Nervous systemPhysiology7 points
Special sensesPhysiology3 points
EndocrinologyPhysiology5 points
ReproductionPhysiology4 points
Exercise and unusual environmentsPhysiology1 points
Biomolecules and metabolismBiochemistry9 points
Nutrition, vitamins and mineralsBiochemistry4 points
Molecular biology, genetics and lab techniquesBiochemistry3 points
General pharmacologyPharmacology4 points
Autonomic and CNS drugsPharmacology6 points
Cardiovascular and blood drugsPharmacology4 points
GI, respiratory and endocrine drugsPharmacology4 points
ChemotherapyPharmacology4 points
General pathologyGeneral pathology and microbiology12 points
MicrobiologyGeneral pathology and microbiology8 points
EpidemiologyResearch, biostatistics and epidemiology6 points
BiostatisticsResearch, biostatistics and epidemiology6 points
Behavioural sciences and medical ethicsBehavioural sciences and ethics5 points
Surgery & Allied, Paper 2
Embryology for surgeryPaper 2: Anatomy9 points
Histology for surgeryPaper 2: Anatomy6 points
Cranium and brainPaper 2: Anatomy9 points
Vertebral columnPaper 2: Anatomy1 points
Upper limbPaper 2: Anatomy8 points
Lower limbPaper 2: Anatomy9 points
ThoraxPaper 2: Anatomy7 points
AbdomenPaper 2: Anatomy11 points
- Anterior abdominal wall
- Inguinal canal and hernias
- Peritoneum and lesser sac
- Stomach and small intestine
- Large intestine and anal canal
- Liver and gallbladder anatomy
- Pancreas and spleen anatomy
- Portal vein and portal hypertension
- Arterial supply of the gut
- Kidney and suprarenal anatomy
- Posterior abdominal wall