FRCOphth Part 2 Written

FRCOphth Part 2 Written Study Plan

A good FRCOphth Part 2 Written plan is simple: find your weak subspecialties early, work through the whole clinical curriculum systematically, then spend your final weeks turning knowledge into exam performance. This four-phase plan scales to the time you actually have.

Last updated 21 July 2026

1 · Set your baseline

Start with a short diagnostic across the clinical subspecialties. The goal is an honest map of where you stand, so your revision targets the topics that will raise your mark the most.

2 · Cover the curriculum systematically

Work through each subspecialty in turn, pairing focused reading with scenario-based questions on the same topic while it is fresh. Give retina and the imaging-heavy areas proportionate time.

3 · Target your weak areas

Use your per-subspecialty accuracy to prioritise. Spend disproportionate time on your lowest-scoring topics, let spaced repetition resurface material before you forget it, and use the AI tutor to unpick your reasoning.

4 · Consolidate under exam conditions

In the final weeks, shift to timed, mixed practice that mirrors the real paper. Review every question you get wrong, confirm the decision behind it, and track your readiness so you walk in prepared.

Study plan FAQ

How long should I revise for Part 2 Written?

Most trainees give themselves a few focused months of daily question practice alongside clinical work, weighting the final weeks toward timed, mixed mocks. Start earlier if your commitments are heavy.

How many hours a week do I need?

A consistent hour or two of active question practice most days usually beats occasional long sessions. Scale it to your timeline and protect the routine.

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