To be eligible to sit for the Fellowship Examination of the Cook College of Physicians & Surgeons Part - I and II ( in your chosen specialty)

• You must hold a medical degree that is recognized and acceptable by the General Medical Council, Cook Island Medical and Dental Council and/or Medical Council of New Zealand for full or provisional registration.
• First time applicants whose names are not among the MCNZ, GMC GP/Specialist registers must submit their original certificate (or an authenticated copy) of a medical degree acceptable to the council.
• Intercollegiate Examinees are not required to register with the Cook Island Medical and Dental Council and/or Medical Council of New Zealand, before taking the Fellowship Examination. However if they intend to practice medicine in Cook Islands/New Zealand a registration with the Cook Island Medical and Dental Council and / or Medical Council of New Zealand is required.
• The applicant must have been qualified for at least Three years post graduation (for Physician Examinees) and Five years post graduation (For Surgeon Examinees) for more info about eligibility duration contact cpsck@jcmumed.org.
• Evidence of having reached clinical competence defined in the Medical/Surgical Curriculum.
• Three structured references in the format prescribed by Fellows of the Cook College of Physicians and Surgeons on Fellowship Examinations.
• A maximum of 7 years to complete the examination process
• A Two-year period from their 1st attempt with a maximum of 4 attempts with no re-entry.
• Candidates will have a maximum of 4 attempts with no re-entry.
• Evidence of published research work/papers in Medicine/Surgery (shall be an added advantage)