Intensive Care Medicine (FFICM SOEs)
Sit your FFICM viva after rehearsing every answer out loud
Rehearse FFICM Intensive Care viva scenarios out loud against a senior examiner who probes your reasoning. Get instant, examiner-style feedback on every answer — as many times as it takes to sound fluent.
What is the FFICM viva, and how do you practise for it?
The FFICM viva is an oral exam where you defend your clinical reasoning out loud to a senior examiner. The most effective preparation is repeated spoken rehearsal — with MedMock you practise viva-style questioning against an AI examiner and get instant, examiner-style feedback on every answer.
Last reviewed June 2026
You can know the medicine and still freeze in the room
The FFICM viva rewards fluency under pressure. It is not enough to know the answer — you must articulate it clearly and in a structured way, while a senior examiner interrupts and probes further.
That ability comes only from rehearsing out loud against someone who challenges you. Yet willing seniors are scarce, mock vivas are rare, and rehearsing silently develops none of the fluency you need on the day.
FFICM viva practice, on demand
Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine Structured Oral Examinations — four 14-minute examiner-led stations themed by FICM curriculum domain (Anaesthesia & Peri-op; Medicine, Surgery & Trauma; Science; Professionalism), each with two 7-minute questions marked Pass/Borderline/Fail by two examiners independently.
MedMock gives you a senior examiner who probes your reasoning, available 24/7. Pick a question, have a genuine spoken conversation, and get instant, examiner-style feedback the moment you finish — scored against what genuinely matters in the FFICM. No rota conflicts, no study partner, no waiting your turn. Simply practise whenever you have ten minutes.
How it works
Choose a question
Pick from the real FFICM questions — all 4 of them, or let MedMock surprise you the way exam day will.
Have the conversation
Speak naturally, out loud. The AI examiner listens, follows up and probes further, exactly like the viva.
Get instant feedback
The moment you finish, you get specific, examiner-style feedback and a score — what you did well, what cost you marks, and precisely what to fix before the next attempt.
Why candidates practise with MedMock
Practise out loud, any time
No study partner, no booking, no rota clash. Open MedMock at 6am or midnight and run a full question in minutes.
All 4 questions, endless variations
You will never simply memorise answers. Each run is different, so you build the real skill — adapting in the moment.
Examiner-level feedback in seconds
Know exactly where you lost marks and how to address it, instead of guessing why a mock session went poorly.
Turn nerves into muscle memory
By the time you sit the FFICM, the format feels familiar — because you have already done it dozens of times.
A fraction of the cost of courses
Avoid the hundreds of pounds you would spend on a one-off exam course, and practise unlimited scenarios instead.
Practise anywhere, from your phone
On a break, during the commute, between jobs on the ward — your preparation goes wherever you do.
Practise every station
MedMock covers the questions you will face in the FFICM viva. Rehearse each one until it feels routine.
A — Anaesthesia & Peri-op
Anaesthetic and peri-operative aspects of intensive care: airway (NAP4), peri-op ventilation, organ optimisation, anaesthesia for the critically ill (NELA), and recovery.
B — Medicine, Surgery & Trauma
Acute medical emergencies, advanced organ support (RRT, ECMO, MCS), and acute surgical / trauma scenarios in the ITU.
C — Science
Applied physiology, pharmacology of critical-care drugs, microbiology, equipment, clinical measurement, statistics, and the science behind organ-support principles.
D — Professionalism
End-of-life care, capacity and consent (MCA 2005), brain-stem death (AoMRC 2008), organ donation, family communication, governance, and duty of candour.
Example scenarios
A sample of the scenarios you will practise — each plays out as a live, spoken conversation, not a script to read.
“Discuss your approach to family communication during withdrawal of life-sustaining therapy in a patient on full organ support after a non-survivable brain injury.”
FFICM practice — your questions answered
How realistic is MedMock's FFICM practice?
Every scenario is built around the real FFICM viva format and the domains examiners assess. You speak out loud and the AI examiner probes your reasoning, so it feels far closer to the day than reading notes or rehearsing silently.
How does the feedback work?
As soon as you finish a question, MedMock gives you instant, examiner-style feedback and a score — highlighting what you did well, what cost you marks, and exactly what to work on next.
Can I practise specific FFICM questions?
Yes. You can pick any of the 4 questions to drill a weak area, or run a mixed set to simulate the real exam.
Do I need a study partner or a fixed time slot?
No. That is the point — MedMock is available 24/7 and you practise alone, out loud, whenever it suits you. No coordinating diaries, no waiting for a course date.
Is MedMock right for me if I am sitting the FFICM?
If your FFICM exam involves speaking — defending your reasoning to an examiner — then spoken rehearsal is exactly what MedMock is built for.
How much does it cost?
Far less than a one-off exam course, with unlimited practice. Everyone starts with a free trial — no card required — so you can see how it works before paying. See current options on our pricing page.
Disclaimer: National medical recruitment formats and Royal College examination criteria are subject to change annually. While Medmock strives for absolute accuracy based on the latest HEE/NHS England cycles, always consult your official applicant handbook or Royal College website for the definitive, up-to-date station requirements for your specific cohort.
Ready for your FFICM viva?
Rehearse real FFICM scenarios out loud and get instant, examiner-style feedback.
- Instant, personalised feedback
- Real voice-to-voice conversation
- Unlimited attempts, endless variations
Be ready for your FFICM viva before you walk in
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