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The Worshipful Society of Apothecaries of London

Examinations

Diploma in Medical Jurisprudence
Established 1962

The examination is designed for registered medical and dental practitioners who have had experience of medico-legal practice. Its aim is to certify a level of competence primarily for forensic pathologists, police surgeons and forensic odontologists.

The examination is taken in two Parts. Part I deals with basic matters related to all branches of medico-legal practice. Part II may be taken, by suitably experienced candidates, in either or both of these disciplines;

Clinical - qualifying as DMJ (Clin)
Pathology - qualifying as DMJ (Path)

The Society holds a library of case books written by recent diplomates and candidates are welcome to visit the Hall, by appointment, to study these books in preparation for Part II of the examination.
 
DMJ (Clinical)
The DMJ (Clinical) option will be withdrawn after the Part II examination in January 2011; that examination will therefore be the final opportunity to sit for the Clinical option.  Part I will not be staged after the April 2010 examination.
 
DMJ (Pathology)
The Part II examination will be held in January 2011.  Thereafter, the DMJ (Pathology) examination will continue in a modified form, and with amended entry requirements; precise details will be published in due course.


Examination documentation

Guide to the Diploma in Medical Jurisprudence (DMJ)

(incorporating the Regulations and Syllabus)

Administrative Guidance for Candidates

Application forms

First time entry to Part II:                                 Form B  (January 2011)
 
Re-entry to Part II:                                             Form R2 (January 2011)
 
Request for special examination arrangements         Form Q


Examination Review and Appeal Procedure

The Society's Review and Appeal Procedure gives information about feedback, review and appeal. Candidates who seek a review or appeal should note that there is a fee payable, the amount of which is given the the relevant Guide to the Diploma, including the Regulations and Syllabus.
Examination Review and Appeal Procedure


Useful links

Faculty of Forensic and Legal Medicine

RSM Clinical Forensic & Legal Medicine Forum



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