AFRM Examination pass rates

Entry Phase Examination (EPE)

Cohort/AdministrationN candidatesCut Score (%)Mean Score (%)Pass rate (%)5 year mean pass rate (%)
Adult Rehabilitation August 2025626/10 stations (fixed), 61% for depthMode: 9/10 stations passed, 67% depth84n/a
Composition

10-station OSCE with a mix of 'live' (patient role player) and 'static' (written) stations. Rest stations included.

Standard setting approach

Borderline regression on live stations (60% checklist, 40% professional competencies); modified Angoff on static stations. Must pass 6/10 stations, plus summed station total plus 1 SEM.


Fellowship Written Examination (MCQ and MEQ Papers)

Cohort/Administration N candidates Cut Score (%) Mean Score (%) Pass rate (%) 5 year mean pass rate (%)
MCQ: Adult Rehabilitation March 2025 46 58 62 65 81
MEQ: Adult Rehabilitation March 2025 51 58 63 (total) 74 69
Composition

MCQ: 130 items. MEQ: 8 scenarios, each with 7–8 related short-answer questions.

Standard setting approach

Modified Angoff


Fellowship Clinical Examination (OSCE)

Cohort/Administration N candidates Cut Score (%) Mean Score (%) Pass rate (%) 5 year mean pass rate (%)
Adult Rehabilitation May 2025 58 7/10 stations (fixed) Mode: 7/10 stations passed, 59% depth 57 51
Composition

10-station OSCE with a mix of 'live' (patient role player) and 'static' (written) stations. Rest stations included.

Standard setting approach

Borderline regression on live stations (60% checklist, 40% professional competencies); modified Angoff on static stations. Must pass 6/10 stations, plus minimum summed station total plus 1 SEM.


Fellowship Clinical Examination (OSCE)

Cohort/Administration N candidates Cut Score (%) Mean Score (%) Pass rate (%) 5 year mean pass rate (%)
Paediatric Rehabilitation May 2025 1 n/a n/a 100 100
Composition

10-station OSCE with a mix of 'live' (patient role player) and 'static' (written) stations. Rest stations included.

Standard setting approach

Modified Angoff on static stations.

Fellowship Written Examination (MCQ and SAQ Papers)

Cohort/Administration N candidates Cut Score (%) Mean Score (%) Pass rate (%) 5 year mean pass rate (%)
Paediatric Rehabilitation March 2025 2 66 69 100 100
Paediatric Rehabilitation March 2025 2 65 78 100 100
Composition

MCQ: 130 items. SAQ: 8 scenarios, each with 7–8 related short-answer questions.

Standard setting approach

Modified Angoff


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