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Q1	Why should I write synopsis or dissertation?
Q2	When should I submit my synopsis?
Q3	When should I submit my Dissertation?
Q4	When should I start research work?
Q5	I am a FCPS Part-II trainee, I want to know that can I submit papers in lieu of dissertation?
Q6	When should a trainee, select a supervisor?
Q7	How should a trainee select a topic of synopsis?
Q8	Is there any training/workshop on dissertation writing?
Q9	Is retrospective data collection allowed?
Q10	Can two trainees in the same institute conduct study on the same topic?
Q11	What is the format of a synopsis?
Q12	What are the rules for submission of papers in lieu of dissertation?
Q13	How should a trainee, plans research work for his/her dissertation?
Q14	What should be the language of dissertation writing?
Q15	How should a trainee submit his/her dissertation?
Q16	What is the format of dissertation?

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Q1. Why should I write synopsis or dissertation?

Submission of synopsis/protocol on a chosen topic, its approval from Research and Training Monitoring Cell (RTMC), CPSP, and preparing a dissertation, acceptable to the College, is mandatory for all candidates aspiring to appear in the FCPS-II theory, clinical and oral examination.

Q2. When should I submit my synopsis?

Synopsis should be submitted within:

Q3. When should I submit my Dissertation?

Time period between approval of synopsis and submission of dissertation must be at least six months or duration of study.
Dissertation must be submitted before the end of the training period. It should be submitted one year before the date of examination in which the trainee desires to appear.

Q4. When should I start research work?

Research work (data collection) should be started after the approval of synopsis on selected topic. Data collection must be after the approval of synopsis during the training period of the candidate. Dissertation based on retrospective studies (data collection) will be rejected.

Q5. I am a FCPS Part-II trainee, I want to know that can I submit papers in lieu of dissertation?

A trainee may submit two papers published in indexed journals (Index Medicus), as first or second author, in lieu of the dissertation. The trainee must submit a separate synopsis for each paper. The format of these synopses will be similar to those submitted for dissertation. The copies of published papers, if published in national journal or letter of acceptance if submitted to international journals must be submitted to RTMC at least three months before the date of examination.

Q6. When should a trainee, select a supervisor?

Supervisor is a qualified postgraduate medical teacher under whose guidance the trainee conducts the research work.

The first important step a trainee is expected to take immediately after passing the FCPS part I examination is to select a competent supervisor in the field the trainee desires to specialize. It is mandatory for a trainee to submit the Curriculum vitae of his/her supervisor on Form “B” while applying for registration of training on Form “A” to RTMC.

The supervisor should be carefully selected by the trainee, since he/she will need constant guidance, supervision and support at all stages of training and writing the Dissertation.

Q7. How should a trainee select a topic of synopsis?

The topic must be selected, in consultation with the supervisor.

Q8. Is there any training/workshop on dissertation writing?

It is mandatory that the trainee attend the ‘Research Methodology, Biostatistics & Dissertation Writing (RMBDW)’ workshop before writing a synopsis.

Q9. Is retrospective data collection allowed?

Retrospective data collection (data collected prior to the approval of synopsis) is not allowed. Data collection must be after the approval of synopsis during the training period of the candidate. Dissertation based on retrospective studies (data collection) will be rejected.

Q10. Can two trainees in the same institute conduct study on the same topic?

Study on the same topic with the same objectives cannot be conducted by any other trainee in the same institute.

Q11. What is the format of a synopsis?

Consult Chapter III of “FCPS DISSERTATION INSTRUCTION MANUAL" .

Q12. What are the rules for submission of papers in lieu of dissertation?

A trainee may submit two papers published in indexed journal (Index Medicus), as first or second author, in lieu of the dissertation. The trainee must submit a separate synopsis for each paper. The format of these synopses will be similar to those submitted for dissertation.

The trainee should proceed with the research work only after the approval of these synopses.

CPSP realizes that the publication in international journal may take longer than in national journals. Therefore if the articles(s) has (have) been submitted to an international journal, a letter of acceptance will suffice.

Q13. How should a trainee, plan research work for his/her dissertation?

a) The research work or study must be started after receiving the approval of synopsis/research protocol from the RTMC, CPSP.
b) The research work or study must be planned in such a way that the entire study, including dissertation writing, is completed during the training period.
c) Time period between approval of synopsis and submission of dissertation must be at least six months or duration of study.
d) Dissertation must be submitted before the end of training period which is duly registered with the RTMC. Strict compliance to this rule is essential.
e) Retrospective data collection is not allowed. The entire study should be conducted during the training period of the candidate.
f) The topic and research methodology must be the same as laid down in the synopsis/research protocol approved by the RMTC, CPSP.

Q.14 What should be the language of dissertation writing?

a) The writing of dissertation must be planned in such a way that continuity of the theme is maintained.

b) It must be written in trainee’s own words and style. The language must be simple, direct and precise. Verbosity must be avoided.

c) Direct quotations must be minimally used. If quoted, these must be given within inverted commas with full acknowledgment.

d) The statements, other than trainee’s own, must be supported with reference citation.

e) The trainee, who plagiarizes or copies someone else’s Dissertation, will be liable for a punitive action by CPSP, which may include debarring him/her from appearing in FCPS examination for lifetime.

f) Each table must be typed or computer-printed with double space, on a separate page. It must be numbered consecutively, in order of citation and inserted at the appropriate place in the text. Symbols and abbreviations, if used, must be explained in the footnote of each table.

Q.15 How should a trainee submit his/her dissertation?

a) Three hard certified copies and two CDs of dissertation must be submitted to the RTMC, CPSP, through the Supervisor for assessment and approval, at least one year before the date of examination in which the trainee desires to appear.

b) The dissertation must be secured with spiral binding.

c) The dissertation must be submitted along with the paid bank challan or a bank draft/pay order of Rs.10000/- (subject to revision) issued in the name of CPSP, on account of Dissertation fee and binding charges.

d) Once the dissertation is submitted to CPSP, it must not be submitted to any other institution for a postgraduate diploma or degree. Violation of this rule, will render the trainee liable to punitive action by CPSP, which may include cancellation of Fellowship.

Q16. What is the format of dissertation?

Consult Chapter VI of “FCPS DISSERTATION INSTRUCTION MANUAL”.

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