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Infectious Diseases Society of America / NBME
Infectious Diseases Fellows In-Training Examination
An infectious diseases knowledge assessment used for feedback and self-directed learning. Irish HST requires at least two attempts, one early and one later; RCPI describes it as self-assessment rather than a certifying or qualifying examination.
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Dates listed
Examining body: Infectious Diseases Society of America / NBME
Cost: US$335 per attempt (2027); cancellation fee US$50.
Who can sit it
Registration is arranged by programme directors or coordinators for their infectious diseases fellows. Confirm your Irish programme’s participation and proctor arrangements.
When NCHDs sit it
At least twice during Irish Infectious Diseases HST: one early-stage and one later-stage attempt.
Exam format
FITEUS$335 per examinee (2027)
150 questions, administered through the trainee’s institution with a proctor; sit on one of the two testing dates. · 6 hours 15 minutes including breaks
Dates
- 2 Feb 2027SittingFITE 2027 window opens (2–3 February; choose one day) (FITE)
Training links
HST Infectious Diseases
Required to sit. Sit at least twice, early and later in HST. This assesses progress during training and does not confer a specialist qualification.
Preparation resources
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Facts last verified 2026-10-25.