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Prepared by
Commission on Specialty Board of Examinations in Family Medicine
The Certifying Examinations for the title of Diplomate in Family Medicine are administered
yearly by the Commission on Specialty Board of Examiners of the Philippine Academy of Family
Physicians.
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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Those qualified to take the diplomate exams upon the recommendation of the Committee on
MEMBERSHIP are the following:
CME Track:
a Conferred as a certified family physician (CFP)
b. Earned 180 CME units
c. Quality Assurance Workshop Certificate*
d. Endorsement from Chapter President (see appendix)
Residency Training Track:
a Conferred as a certified family physician (CFP)
b. Earned 60 CME credit per year
c. Quality Assurance Workshop Certificate*
d. Endorsement from Chairman and Training Officer (see appendix)
*If QA workshop will be held after the application period, a photocopy of the official
receipt for registration fee should be enclosed. Test results will only be released upon
submission of the QA certificate.
Other Requirements
a. Paid the examination fees
b. Settled all payable accounts to PAFP (e.g. Membership, Convention,
Assessment fees etc.)
c. Signed the consent to agree and abide by the policies and procedures of the
Examination
d. Refresher course certificate of completion for those whose 3-year validity has
lapsed.**
**If Refresher course will be held after the application period, a photocopy of the
official receipt for registration fee should be enclosed. Test results will only be
released upon submission of the Refresher course certificate.
EXAMINATION DATES
Written Examination: Fourth Sunday of October
Date & Time: October 23, 2016
Registration: 7:15 am - 8:00 am
PART I - 8:00 am 12:00 pm
PART II - 1:00 pm 5:00 pm
Venue:
UST Medicine Building, exact room(s) to be posted at the building
entrance
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Oral Examination: 1st Saturday and 1st Sunday of December
Part 1:
Date & Time: December 3, 2016 Saturday, 3:00- 5:00 pm immediately after
Orientation
Venue:
3/F UST Medicine Building, Computer Resource Learning Center
Part 2:
5 manned OSCE stations
Date & Time: December 4, 2015, Sunday, 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Venue:
Assigned rooms at the UST Medicine Building
The designated testing rooms, Histology (3/F), Neuroanatomy (3/F)
and Biochemistry (2/F), will be posted at the Department of
Preventive Family and Community Medicine bulletin board, 3 rd floor
beside Room 329 on the morning of the testing day.
In case of extreme weather conditions affecting the testing venues, the examination
dates will automatically be moved to the following week with the same schedule of days
in the week and set time, unless otherwise specified.
Follow us and watch out for announcements at our Facebook page PAFP Specialty
Board Exams 2016
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I. THE WRITTEN EXAMINATION
The written examination intends to assess the examinees level of knowledge in clinical
and family medicine necessary to be considered as a competent family physician after years of
training and practice.
A. CONTENT OF THE WRITTEN EXAMINATION
The written examination proper consists of four hundred (400) multiple choice questions
(MCQs) divided into two (2) sets of 200. Each set is allotted 4 hours to complete. The topics
are mainly based on the latest PAFP Manual of Competencies and are as follows:
1. Clinical Medicine: Child Care, Adult Care & Elderly Care (60% - 240 questions)
2. Family Medicine: other Foundation courses (40% - 160 questions)
B. GENERAL BLUEPRINT FOR THE WRITTEN EXAMINATION
The number of questions and percent distribution per specialty or system (CLINICAL
MEDICINE topics) according to the 5 star physician roles (FM topics) is shown below.
5 STAR
PHYSICIAN
No. of Questions
(% Distribution)
Healer Communicator/
Counselor
Researcher
/Lifelong
Learner
Leader/
Manager
CLINICAL
& FAMILY
MEDICINE
240
(60%)
90
(22.5%)
40
(10%)
10
(2.5%)
Community
Advocate/
Social
Mobilizer
20
(5%)
26
10
40 (10%)
24
12
24
23
12
10
2
10
10
2
4
4
4
5
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
40 (10%)
20 (5%)
40 (10%)
40 (10%)
20 (5%)
24
10
40 (10%)
26
10
40 (10%)
13
13
2
2
3
3
2
2
20 (5%)
20 (5%)
23
10
40 (10%)
10
20 (5%)
13
20 (5%)
240
90
40
20
400(100%)
No. of
Questions
(% Distribution)
Neurology/
Musculoskeletal
Respiratory
EENT
Cardiology
GIT/ Nutrition
Hematology/
Immunology
GUT/
Reproductive/
Nephrology
Endocrine/
Metabolic
Dermatology
Mental Health/
Developmental
Infectious
Diseases
Oncology/
Palliative Care
Occupational /
School Health
TOTAL
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As a guide for the examinees, the distribution on the type of questions, according to the
thinking-order skills to be tested, is as follows:
Recall is remembering terminologies, specific facts, trends and sequences,
classifications and categories, criteria, methodology. (10%)
Comprehension is demonstration of understanding of facts, comparing translating,
interpreting, and giving descriptions to specific concept. (10%)
Application is knowledge to solve problems to new situations by applying acquired
knowledge, facts, techniques and rules in a different way. (50%)
Analysis is knowledge to identify causes and find evidences to support generalizations.
(30%)
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The MUST-KNOW topics are the following common conditions but may not be limited to:
Respiratory
Pneumonia, Bronchitis
COPD
Asthma
PTB
Cardio
Hypertension
Coronary Artery Disease
Heart Failure
Congenital Heart/ RHD
Hematology/Immunology
Anemias
Leukemias
Hypersensitivity
Anaphylaxis
Endocrine/Metabolic
Diabetes
Thyroid Diseases
Dyslipidemia
Obesity
Nutritional Deficiencies
GUT/Nephro
UTI, Pyelonephritis
Urolithiasis
Kidney Disease
Glomerulonephritis
BPH
Reproductive
Abnormal uterine bleeding
Myoma uteri
Pregnancy and complications
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Oncology/Palliative
Cervical cancer
Breast cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Liver Cancer
Kidney, prostate cancer
Wilms, Retinoblastoma
Osteosarcoma
Control of
terminal symptoms
Gastro
Dyspepsia, GERD
Ulcers
Acute Appendicitis
Bowel Obstruction
Acute Cholecystitis/Lithiasis
Pancreatitis
Malnutrition
Constipation
Chronic Diarrhea
Infectious
Malaria, Filaria, Schistosomiasis
Dengue, other hemorrhagic fevers
Hepatitis
Measles, other Viral exanthems
Typhoid, Amebiasis
Infectious diarrhea
Meningitis, Mumps
Influenza, influenza-like illnesses
Emerging diseases
Neurology
Stroke
Headache
Insomnia
Dementia
Seizure
Syncope
Febrile Convulsions
Occupational/School Health
Bullying
Occupational violence
Poisoning: Salicylates, alkalis
Acids, INH, Pesticides (OP)
Preventive recommendations
Environmental hazards and
Effects
Mental Health/Developmental
ADHD, Autism
Downs syndrome
Depression, mood disorders
Anxiety Disorders
Insomnia
Alcohol dependency
Addictions
Dermatology
Impetigo
Allergic dermatitis
Seborrheic dermatitis
Acne, Miliaria
Pediculosis, Scabies
Carbuncle, Furuncle
Decubitus ulcers
Insect bites, Urticaria
Pityriasis rosea
Burns
Fungal infections
Skin manifestations of
Systemic diseases
EENT
BPPV
Conjunctivitis,
Differentials of Red Eye
Error of refraction
Glaucoma, Cataract
Blepharitis, Hordeolum
Impacted cerumen
TMJ Dysfunction
Pharyngitis
Hearing Loss
Otitis Media, externa
Allergic rhinitis
Menieres
The agreed major references to be used for the 2016 Specialty Board Examinations are:
a. Leopando et al Textbook of Family Medicine Volume 1 (Principles, Concepts,
Practice and Context) and Volume 2 (Enhancing the Performance of the Five Star
Family Physician) -- for FM principles, EBM, QA, community, research
b. Rakels Textbook in Family Medicine, 9th edition -- for FM principles, Clinical topics
c. Dr. Eva Irene Yu-Maglonzo Geriatrics
d. Dr. Eva Irene Yu-Maglonzo Filipino Family Physician Today 2 nd Edition
e. Filipino Family Physician Journal (last 2 issues of the prior year and 1 st 2 issues of the
current year)
f. CPGs list (international and local) to be available at PAFP website or FB page
Compendium of Philippine Medicine (CPM), 16th
edition 2015.
Allergic Rhinitis
Alzheimers Disease
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Atopic Dermatitis
Dengue
Essential newborn care
Hepatitis B
Interventional cancer pain management
Intrapartum and postpartum care
Low back pain
Upper Gastrointestinal bleeding
Prostatic carcinoma
Skin and soft tissue infections
Wound bed preparation
CPM 17th edition 2016
Adult Immunization Schedule
Bipolar Disorder
Community-Acquired Pneumonia
Coronary Artery Disease
Depression
Diabetes
Hypertension in Older Persons
Immunization Schedule - Child
Rabies
Schizoprenia
Stroke
Urinary Tract Infection
Weight Management
*Please always check FB page PAFP Specialty Board Exams 2016 for announcements
C. CONDUCT OF THE WRITTEN EXAMINATION
1. Qualified examinees should submit the complete requirements to the PAFP Office on or
before the deadline set by the PAFP secretariat.
2. All examinees must be in proper attire: Smart casual. No shorts, no mini-skirts, no
plunging necklines, no slippers will be allowed. Bring sweater or jacket.
3. At the venue, they will register in the assigned room one hour prior to the start of the
examination. The examinee must present a valid government ID (PRC card, Drivers
License, Passport) to claim their TEST PERMIT.
4. Bring two pieces of no. 2 Mongol pencils. Examinee may bring extra pencils, sharpener
and eraser. No pencil case, pens, calculators and the like will be allowed.
5. Seats for the candidates are pre-numbered as indicated on the test permit. No change in
seating arrangement is allowed unless authorized by the examiners.
6. All personal belongings including mobile phones, wrist watch must be kept in their bags,
which will all be placed in the front area of the room. Cellular phones should be turned
off. A big clock will be displayed in the testing rooms.
7. Answer sheets will be machine validated. The Examinee Information (EIS) at the front
and Examinee Answer sheet (EAS) at the back should be filled up properly. The stub on
the side should be detached and kept by the examinee after the examinations. Write
your assigned Examinee Number on the stub for reference. See sample EIS/EAS in the
appendix of this primer for familiarization and practice purposes.
8. No identifying marks shall be placed on the EAS and EIS. Markings can be made on the
questionnaires.
Child
40% (12Q)
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10
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6. Answer sheets will be provided. Black or Blue pens should be used. Erasures are
allowed but must be readable. Handwriting should be legible.
7. Any attempt to communicate with a co-examinee while the examination is ongoing is
presumed cheating. Any concern should be directed to the proctor.
8. Examinee automatically gets zero (0) if he/she misses this part of the oral examinations.
9. No special projection exams will be given
10. The grade for the projection exams represents 20% of the final oral exams grade.
Part 2: Objective Structured Clinical Examination (80%)
The OSCE method of oral examination is used. There will be at least 3 groups of
examiners and examinees conducted in 3 separate rooms with a set of manned stations that
are conducted simultaneously. The examinees will be grouped in advanced according to the
rules set by the Specialty Board.
A. GENERAL BLUEPRINT OF THE OSCE STATIONS (revised 2013)
UNMANNED STATIONS: (Day 1 at the end of the Projection exam)
These stations will be displayed on the same computer after the slide set of the Projection
exam. These two (2) stations will be allotted eight (8) minutes each. Answers to these stations
will be written on the same answer sheet as the projection exam.
Station U1: Family Medicine Skills: Family Assessment Tools Application in a family case
Station U2: EBM Skills: Clinical Application of Appraisal of a Journal Article or Application of
Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) in a clinical case
MANNED STATIONS: (Day 2)
Station M1: Clinical Skills: Focused History Taking in a clinical case
Station M2: Clinical Skills: PE skills in a clinical case
Station M3: Clinical Procedure Skills: Performing a procedure in a clinical case
Station M4: Clinical Management Decision Skills: Pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic
Management in a clinical case
Station M5: Family Medicine Skills: Family Management and interventions in a family case
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7. Toilet break is only allowed while the examinee is in the holding area.
8. The examinee will find a series of rooms known as stations. There will be 5 manned
stations. Some stations are manned by an examiner with simulated patients / actors.
Each station requires the examinee to undertake a set of tasks. The examinee is
expected to perform all the tasks as instructed and shall be graded accordingly using a
scoring checklist.
9. The examinee must bring only their writing pens and test permit at the stations. The
examiner in every station will sign the test permit.
10. Before entering a station is a waiting chair. Two (2) minutes is provided for reading the
case & instructions posted on the chairs armrest. Notes can be written on the scratch
papers provided attached to the testing permit. Another copy of the case and instructions
will also be available inside the station.
11. At the end of the 2-minute period, a bell will ring to signal the examinee to enter the
station proper. Read the case and tasks again if necessary. Perform the tasks required
within eight (8) minutes. A scoring checklist based on the tasks required will be used to
evaluate the performance of the examinee in each station. Questions can only be
directed to the examiner if specifically stated in the instructions or when deemed
necessary.
12. The bell will ring at the end of 8 minutes to signal the examinee to stop immediately and
exit the station proper. At this point, the examinee should proceed to the next waiting
chair to prepare for the next station. If the examinee finishes the tasks before 8 minutes,
he/she must wait inside the station. Casual conversation with the examiner or the patient
during this time should be avoided.
13. The examinee should continue in this manner until all the stations have been completed.
The OSCE is then considered finished.
14. Any attempt to communicate with a co-examinee while they are going through the
stations is presumed cheating.
15. The examinee shall surrender the test permit (together with the scratch papers) to the
area coordinator after finishing all the OSCE stations. The examinee shall also
accomplish the evaluation form.
16. The Chair of the Specialty Board reserves the right to change any OSCE case if there is
a breach or leakage of information or to modify the process at any given time when
deemed necessary.
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III. POLICIES ON THE EXAMINATIONS
1. An eligible examinee has the option to take one (oral alone or written alone) or both exams
(written and oral) in the same year after complying with the requirements.
2. Passing the written examination is NO longer a pre-requisite for taking the Oral Examination.
3. Examinees who passed only one exam are given three (3) consecutive years to take and
pass the remaining exam.
4. Examinees who failed to pass both exams within the 3 year period will invalidate the result of
the exam that was already passed. They shall also be required to take the refresher course
offered by FaMED (Foundation of Family Medicine Educators, Inc.). The certificate of
attendance in the refresher course and compliance of the CME credit requirement are
needed to be eligible to take the exams again and subjected to the same 3-year validity
period if they pass only one exam.
5. Only those who take both exams for the first time in the same year will be eligible to be
considered as the board topnotcher.
6. After registering for the examination, the examinee agrees to abide with all the policies and
procedures stipulated in the primer and the consent form.
7. In case of failure to take the exam for no valid reasons (validity to be decided by the chair),
the examination fees shall be subject to the no refund and forfeiture policy. After deducting
the cost of the review materials and mailing cost, 50% will be refunded if canceled within 7
days after the deadline; and no more refund thereafter.
8. Any form of cheating or dishonesty will disqualify those found guilty. The Specialty Board
may declare a failure of the whole exam if there is massive cheating, breach or leakage of
information of the questions. In such case, another exam will be re-scheduled.
9. The Chairman of the Commission on Specialty Board of Examiners shall recommend to the
PAFP National Board the examinees who have passed both written and oral within the same
year or within the prescribed three year period.
10. The National Board of Directors shall officially endorse the candidates for the title of
Diplomate in Family Medicine to be conferred during the Annual Convention.
11. The successful candidates will be only be officially notified upon approval by the National
Board of Directors.
12. The decision of the Commission on Specialty Board and the National Board of Directors are
considered final and executory.
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PHILIPPINE ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS
#2244 Taft Avenue, Malate, 1004 Manila
Tel. No. 516-2900/405-0140; Tel./Fax: 254-5646
Globe: 09175486550 Smart: 09088666124 Sun: 09328528743
E-mail Address: secretariat@thepafp.org
Php 3,500
Php 1,800
Cash
Php 1,800
Cheque No.___________
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Mode of Payment
Account name: PHIPPINE ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS INC. through any of the branch of the following
banks: BDO S/A No. 004580325004; BPI S/A No. 1623-03116-7; METROBANK S/A No. 509-7-50990454-1. After
deposit has been made, please send the bank deposit slip either by email secretariat@thepafp.org or thru Fax no.
254-5646.
CONSENT
All accounts must be paid on or before the deadline of payments.
No-show during examination: In case of failure to take the exam for no valid reasons, the
examination fees shall be subject to the no refund and forfeiture policy. After deducting the all
the operational costs (materials, mail etc), 50% will be refunded if canceled within seven (7)
days after the set deadline of payments; and no more refund thereafter.
Article XII, Section 11: Any personal inquiry or questions regarding the results of the
examination must be made in writing addressed to the Chair within a month after receiving the
examination results; otherwise, inquiries beyond the allowed period will no longer be
entertained.
Article XII, Section 14: The decision of the CSBEFM and the National Board is final and
executory.
Article XV, Section 3: Any issue raised by an examinee regarding the conduct and results of the
examination will be evaluated by the Chair and/or members of the Specialty Board and shall try
to resolve the matter in their level. Any issue that remains
unresolved will be elevated to the PAFP National Board for final action.
Article XVI, Section 1: The Chair of the Specialty Board is the only person authorized to release
the results of the examination after the presentation to the National Board. Proper procedure for
dissemination shall be followed.
Article XVI, Section 2: Requests for results from any examinee for formative feedback purposes
only will be attended to if a written request is made within 30 days and
after the Specialty
Board Officers have agreed to the request.
I have read and fully understood the implementing rules and regulations of the Specialty Board
Examinations.
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Appendix 1
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Verified by: _____________________________________________________
Examiner
Appendix 2
CHAIRMANS ENDORSEMENT
_____________________________________________
__________________________________________
_______________________________________________
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Appendix 4
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SPECIALTY BOARD OF EXAMINERS
2016-2017
Vivien Fe F. Fadrilan-Camacho, MD
Member
Polly Chua-Chan, MD
Member
Violeta C. Rendon, MD
Member
Imelda Q. Tiglao, MD
Member
Marocel C. Montillano, MD
Member
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Aeesha Y. Pingli, MD
Associate
Dax M. Tidula, MD
Associate
Josephine Yu-Cubillan, MD
Member
Aida D. Capulong, MD
Member
Evelyn A. Siao-Brigino, MD
Associate