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by Farhad Hussain
Passing the first component of FCPS exam is essential to be inducted into postgraduate clinical trainings in our country. According to the recent exam pattern of the College of Physicians and Surgeons, FCPS Part 1 examination is divided into two components. The first component is basic sciences common to all clinical specialties and the second component is
specific to that particular subject of interest. The questions are clinical scenario based, which mainly test the basic knowledge of a candidate. There may also be questions which have a direct theme checking factual knowledge. While compiling FCPS Success Series, it was ensured that all questions have an authentic key with vivid explanations. This way, a student may not only practise questions, but explanations would strengthen the core concepts with better understanding. The emphasis remains on the facts and concepts related to basic sciences with enhanced knowledge.
We have sought references and explanations from authoritative books of all basic subjects, namely, Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Histology, Pathology, Pharmacology and those of specialities: Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Anaesthesia, Community Medicine, Dentistry. All this would not have been possible without the constant support of teachers, fellows
and colleagues who provided everything needed to produce this purposeful effort. Special thanks to Ahmed Grafix and Paramount Books (Pvt.) Ltd. for their continuous untiring efforts in publishing both print and online FCPS Q Bank. Constructive criticism and valuable suggestions are highly welcome to ensure greater usability of this book in future.