This course aims to provide candidates sitting the Final FFICM SOE unprecedented peer-to-peer viva practice opportunities in the run up to the exam.
FFICM VivaMatch will next run from 4 September - 2 October 2026.
You MUST READ the important information below, as well as the PDF containing the course flyer, key dates and ground rules, BEFORE you sign up.
This unique course aims to provide candidates sitting the FFICM SOE (+/- OSCE) unprecedented peer-to-peer practice opportunities in the run-up to the exam.
It works around your existing schedules and working patterns to match candidates with the same availability.
VivaMatch does not require specific days of study leave, there is no need to swap shifts, you are only matched in sessions that you know you are available for.
The only requirements are a Zoom compatible device as well as professionalism and commitment to peer exam practice.
The course runs over a 4 week period, ending just before the next exam sitting. Each and every day of this period there are 3 VivaMatch sessions (10:30-11:30, 14:30-15:30 and 19:30-20:30). For each session, for each day of the period you will be invited to declare yourself ‘available’ or ‘not available’, and we do the rest!
We will provide you with a timetable of dates and sessions where you have been matched successfully, along with the necessary Zoom details.
In summary, this course offers: Introductory session - Monday 24 August 2026
- Matched sessions around your own existing schedule
- Multiple simulated examination sessions
- Exposure to questions from a variety of peer-examiners, however i-liNE does not provide exam questions
- Opportunity to develop and fine tune exam technique as the course progresses
- Varied revision format – role-playing the peer-examiner and providing feedback/critique is a worthwhile experience
- 100% recommendation rate from previous candidates
Important information:
You MUST READ the course flyer, key dates and ground rules PDF, attached below, before signing up.
There is a very tight window for applications and availability submission for the February 2026 round of VivaMatch due to a shorter-than-usual period between MCQ results and the OSCE/SOE exams:
- We will not accept applications made after Monday 10 August 2026 (the week FFICM MCQ results are released)
- Availability forms must be submitted no later than Monday 24 August 2026
- You MUST ONLY submit availability for sessions that you know you can attend.
- You are expected to honour ALL your allocated sessions. Repeated failure to attend allocated sessions may result in reallocation of your sessions to other candidates.
Please register with an email address other than gmail, and check your junk email regularly.
Contact [email protected] ASAP if you have questions or do not receive anything by the expected date.
By signing up, we assume that you agree to share your email address with other FFICM VivaMatch candidates doing your sitting unless you email us stating otherwise (this helps VivaMatch run more smoothly).