NBE FAT EXAM 2023 Syllabus PDF: The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences is going to conduct the Formative Assessment Test (FAT) 2022. Candidates who are going to appear for the examination can check the Syllabus/ Pattern which is given below.
NBE FAT 2023 Download Syllabus:
Name of the Board | National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences |
Name of the Exam | Formative Assessment Test (FAT) 2022 |
Last Date | 05.06.2023 |
Theory Exam Date | 18.06.2023 |
NBE FAT 2023 Exam Date:
Mode of Exam | Paper | Date | Exam Time |
Theory Examination
(Descriptive Type) |
I | 18.06.2023 (Sunday) | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
II | 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
NBE FAT 2023 Scheme:
The assessment scheme consists of Three Parts which has to be essentially completed by the trainees. The scheme includes:
PART – I | Conduct of Theory Examination | Candidate has to appear for Theory Exam and is held for One day. |
PART – II | Work Place Based Clinical Assessment | After Theory Examination, Candidate has to appear for Clinical Assessment. |
PART – III | Performance Counselling Session On The Theory Performance | Candidate has to appear for his/her Theory Exam Assessment Workshop. |
Part I: Conduction of Theory Examination:
- The Theory Exam of FAT is conducted on an annual basis
- Mode of Examination: Descriptive (Paper & Pen)
- Number of sessions: Two sessions
- Centres for FAT (Theory): FAT Centre nearest available to the Training Institution
- Form & Fees for conduct of FAT: To be filled & paid by Training Institutions
Part II: Work Place Based Clinical Assessment:
The work place based clinical assessment shall assess the candidates on parameters such as
- Case Discussion
- Case Presentation
- Case Management
- Investigation Techniques
- Investigation Interpretations
- Instrument handling
- Viva Voice
- Ward rounds
- Assessment of Log Book
- Assessment of Thesis Work
- Scheme of work place based clinical assessment
Activity | Description |
Clinical Examination (Case Preparation & Presentation) | · Maximum 2 cases for each candidate (30 minutes of preparation & 30 minutes for presentation)
· The examiner may allot the same case to two candidates for case preparation. However, the candidate shall have to present the case individually before the examiners · In case of unavailability of patients for case presentation, Manikin or dummy or a healthy volunteer may be used for demonstration of clinical examination skills and for simulated cases |
Viva- Voice | Shall be conducted by all the Examiners together in a group |
Investigation Techniques/ Investigation Interpretations/ Instrument handling /Ward Round/ Clinical Investigations/ Spots | Wherever required |
Assessment of Thesis Work (wherever applicable) | The Thesis work of the candidate shall be evaluated by the examiner on the following parameters:
· Thesis Protocol Submission · Assessment of Thesis Work
· Thesis Viva |
Part III: Performance Counselling Session on the Theory Performance:
- The Accredited Hospital is required to organize a Workshop so that the performance of each Trainee is discussed and deliberated at length.
- During the course of this Workshop, Trainees who have performed well shall share their Learning, Training and Answering skills with other Trainees.
- Head of Departments and Faculty Members shall also share their knowledge, and also the key words / skills Assessors look for, in each answer
- Such Workshops shall motivate Trainees, augment the DNB training being given by the Hospital, help in enhancing overall performance of the Trainees, so that they are able to plan & attempt the DNB Theory Examination in an effective manner.
- The hospitals shall also carry out a thorough Review of the performance of each Trainee who appeared in the FAT. Such a review will certainly help in identifying the weaknesses / shortcomings and positive aspects of each Trainee
List of Specialties in which FAT shall be conducted
DNB Post MBBS Courses
- Anesthesiology
- Biochemistry
- Cardio Thoracic Surgery (Direct 6 Years Course)
- Cardio Vascular & Thoracic Surgery (Direct 6 Years Course)
- Community Medicine
- Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy
- Emergency Medicine
- Family Medicine
- Forensic Medicine
- General Medicine
- General Surgery
- Hospital Administration
- Immunohematology and Blood Transfusion
- Microbiology
- Neuro Surgery (Direct 6 Years Course)
- Nuclear Medicine
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Ophthalmology
- Orthopedics
- Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)
- Pediatric Surgery (Direct 6 Years Course)
- Pediatrics
- Palliative Medicine
- Pathology
- Pharmacology
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (Direct 6 Years Course)
- Plastic Surgery (Direct 6 Years Course)
- Psychiatry
- Radiation Oncology
- Radio Diagnosis
- Respiratory Medicine
DNB Post Diploma Courses
- Anesthesiology
- Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy
- Nuclear Medicine
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Ophthalmology
- Orthopedics
- Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)
- Pediatrics
- Pathology
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Psychiatry
- Radiation Oncology
- Radio Diagnosis
- Respiratory Medicine
DrNB Super Specialty Courses
- Cardiac Anesthesia
- Cardio Vascular & Thoracic Surgery
- Cardiology
- Clinical Haematology
- Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology
- Critical Care Medicine
- Endocrinology
- Gynecological Oncology
- Interventional Radiology
- Medical Gastroenterology
- Medical Genetics
- Medical Oncology
- Neonatology
- Nephrology
- Neuro Anesthesia
- Neuro Surgery
- Neurology
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Paediatric Critical Care
- Paediatric Surgery
- Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
- Surgical Gastroenterology
- Surgical Oncology
- Thoracic Surgery
- Urology
- Vascular Surgery
Fellowship Courses
- Arthroplasty
- Breast Imaging
- Hand & Micro Surgery
- Infectious Diseases
- Interventional Cardiology
- Maternal & Foetal Medicine
- Minimal Access Surgery
- Neurovascular Intervention
- Paediatric Gastroenterology
- Paediatric Hemato-Oncology
- Pediatric Nephrology
- Reproductive Medicine
- Spine Surgery
- Sports Medicine
- Trauma & Acute Care Surgery
- Vitreo Retinal Surgery
NBEMS Diploma Courses
- Anesthesiology
- Family Medicine
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Ophthalmology
- Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)
- Pediatrics
- Radio Diagnosis
- Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases
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The last date to register for the exam is 05.06.2023.
The Theory examination is going to be held on 18.06.2023.
The exam time is 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM & 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM.