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Key Facts: KMPDC Council Exams Exam
3h
Written exam duration
50%
Pass mark and clinical minimum
3
Maximum attempts
Ksh 5k
Application fee
For this source ID, the official normalization is KMPDC Council Exams for foreign-trained medical doctors, not the older Board wording. KMPDC verifies IQE and pre-registration routes, written MCQs, practical/clinical examinations, 3-hour written papers, 50% pass rule with 50% in clinicals, three total attempts, official forms and June 2026 scheduled written and clinical dates.
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1The source row uses the older wording "Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board." What official name should a current candidate use?
2Which KMPDC route is most directly tested by this medical practice bank?
3According to KMPDC, foreign-trained doctors with qualifications equivalent to MBChB may need Council exams to determine eligibility for what outcome?
4Which group may be exempted from KMPDC Board/Council exams under reciprocal recognition?
5What is the purpose of the KMPDC Internship Qualifying Examination?
6What does KMPDC's Pre-registration Examination determine?
7A candidate has completed internship and is seeking KMPDC registration as a practitioner. Which Council exam route is most relevant?
8How does KMPDC describe the pre-registration examination components on its foreign-trained doctors page?
9Which pass rule is published for KMPDC pre-registration/Council exams?
10How many total attempts does KMPDC allow for candidates who fail Internship Qualifying or Pre-registration examinations?
About the KMPDC Council Exams Exam
KMPDC Council Exams assess foreign-trained doctors whose qualifications need Council review before internship training or registration in Kenya. The official route includes Internship Qualifying Examination for candidates seeking internship and Pre-registration Examination for candidates after internship completion.
Exam sponsor: Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
The source row says Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board Licensing Exam. Current official sources use Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC). The medical route for foreign-trained doctors is best normalized as KMPDC Council Exams, covering Internship Qualifying Examination and Pre-registration Examination. KMPDC describes written MCQs plus practical/clinical examinations; pre-registration is divided into written 100 marks and clinicals 100 marks.
Time Limit
KMPDC FAQ states the written examination takes 3 hours; practical/clinical timing depends on the cases assigned.
Passing Score
50% aggregate and 50% in clinicals for the whole exam, according to KMPDC FAQ and foreign-trained doctors guidance for pre-registration.
Exam / Certification Fees
Application fee Kshs. 5,000 plus evaluation fee Kshs. 30,000 for IQE; application fee Kshs. 5,000 plus evaluation fee Kshs. 50,000 for pre-registration, based on KMPDC application forms.
Exam sponsor websiteReported exam pass rate: Not publicly published as a stable official series in the pages reviewed. KMPDC publishes notices, forms and result access instructions, but no stable official pass-rate series was identified. Exam sponsor website
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Our practice resources: topics covered
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KMPDC Regulation, Eligibility and Exam Process
Official Council name, IQE and pre-registration routes, EAC exemption, documents, Kshs. fees, current June 2026 notice, attempts, results, appeals and registration outcomes.
Medical Sciences and Diagnosis
Applied pathophysiology, anatomy, pharmacology, microbiology, laboratory and imaging choices, differential diagnosis and safe initial management.
Internal Medicine, Paediatrics, Psychiatry and Community Health
Adult medicine, infectious diseases, diabetes, hypertension, paediatric emergencies, newborn care, mental health risk, prevention and community health.
Surgery, Obstetrics and Emergency Care
Trauma, acute abdomen, perioperative care, obstetric emergencies, postpartum haemorrhage, sepsis, shock, triage and urgent referral.
Clinical Exam, Ethics and Patient Safety
History and examination, viva reasoning, consent, confidentiality, documentation, handover, infection prevention, escalation and professional conduct.
Preparing for the KMPDC Council Exams Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 50% aggregate and 50% in clinicals for the whole exam, according to KMPDC FAQ and foreign-trained doctors guidance for pre-registration.
- Assessment: The source row says Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board Licensing Exam. Current official sources use Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC). The medical route for foreign-trained doctors is best normalized as KMPDC Council Exams, covering Internship Qualifying Examination and Pre-registration Examination. KMPDC describes written MCQs plus practical/clinical examinations; pre-registration is divided into written 100 marks and clinicals 100 marks.
- Time limit: KMPDC FAQ states the written examination takes 3 hours; practical/clinical timing depends on the cases assigned.
- Exam / certification fees: Application fee Kshs. 5,000 plus evaluation fee Kshs. 30,000 for IQE; application fee Kshs. 5,000 plus evaluation fee Kshs. 50,000 for pre-registration, based on KMPDC application forms. Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is KMPDB the current official name?
Current official pages use Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC). The source ID keeps kmpdb, but the display metadata uses KMPDC.
Which KMPDC exams does this practice bank cover?
It covers the medical-doctor route for foreign-trained doctors: Internship Qualifying Examination and Pre-registration Examination.
What is the published exam format?
KMPDC describes written Multiple Choice Questions and practical/clinical examinations. The pre-registration exam is divided into written and clinical components.
What is the pass mark?
KMPDC states 50% aggregated, and candidates must also obtain 50% in clinicals to pass the whole exam.
How many attempts are allowed?
KMPDC states candidates are allowed a maximum of three exam attempts; the 2022 rules describe two further attempts after a failed IQE or pre-registration exam.
Are these official KMPDC questions?
No. These are original practice questions covering topics from KMPDC's public exam structure and Kenya entry-to-practice clinical expectations.