FRCPath Part 1 Haematology Exam Preparation Course by ClinHaem

Serious teaching, light-hearted delivery — a supportive course designed to make FRCPath Part 1 prep less stressful, more effective, and even enjoyable.

Intended audience: This course is designed not only for exam candidates but also for junior trainees beginning their journey in haematology.

Instructor: Dr Hussnain Javaid (UK) | FRCPath (Haematology) Exams: Part 1 (2023), Part 2 (2024)

Current cohort: Starts Oct 2026-Feb 2027 (exact schedule subject to change) → Click here to register interest

Course's overall Schedule: here → Course Schedule

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Venue: Online (link shared in the dedicated WhatsApp group upon registering)

Time: Usually saturday 9:00 am (~1-2 hour detailed sessions covering the topic of the week). Occasionally other days e.g. Sundays at 9:00 am.

Overall Plan

The course covers all the major subspecialties of haematology, with weekly sessions and dedicated practice weeks built into each theme. The structure follows the haematology curriculum on which the exam is based:

Weeks 1–7: General Haematology (practice mock exam session in week 7)
Weeks 8–13: Haemato-oncology (practice mock exam session in week 13)
Weeks 14–18: Transfusion Medicine (practice mock session in week 18)
Weeks 19–25: Haemostasis & Thrombosis (practice mock session in week 25)
Week 26: Grand Mock exam session (all four domains, finishing a few weeks before the exam to allow time for self-directed learning)

A detailed weekly plan of exact topics is shared with participants in the WhatsApp group.

Course Format

Mondays: resources shared for the week's topic (guidelines, recommended textbook chapters, podcasts, etc.) along with a recorded lecture (in depth) covering the topic in detail
Live sessions with interactive Q&A every Saturday (or Sunday) at 9:00 am
Practice mock sessions at the end of each block, with personalised feedback shared with the group
Ongoing support via a dedicated WhatsApp group
Recordings of all sessions available for revision
Course content: 1000+ SBA (EMQ/MCQs), Mock long essays (~50), Detailed in-depth lectures ~25, Live sessions discussing Q&As ~25

Fee Structure & Support

Whilst course fees support development and running costs, ClinHaem is committed to making its courses accessible to all.

Option 1) Complete Course Package - 650£ (complete 6 months) (Recommended) - Payable either as a single upfront payment or in 2 instalments (i.e. two payments of £325 first and second month of the course) - includes

All live teaching sessions
Full recording library ->20 detailed lectures spanning the haematology curriculum
Weekly mock essay reviews
All 4 specialty mock exams + grand mock
Comprehensive lecture notes (digital)
Best value – saves £200+ vs individual options

Option 2) Flexible options - individual purchases

Monthly access (live weekend discussion sessions & weekly mock essays review only):£30 per month (no recording included)
Recordings of the lectures (full series): £350 one-off payment
Mock exams: £50 per mock exam
Lecture Notes: £150 (digital for now)

Note: This is an FRCPath exam preparation course and may be eligible for reimbursement via your study budget. Many deaneries support Part 1 preparation courses—please check with your local hospital/deanery regarding eligibility. Fee waivers or discounts may be available for eligible candidates experiencing financial hardship. To apply for a waiver or alternative support option, please contact us in confidence at clinicalhaem@gmail.com. All requests are treated confidentially.

Enrolment & Queries

Complete the form above & you’ll receive course updates, fee details, and the full outline timetable. For queries, please email: clinicalhaem@gmail.com.

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