ISFE Oral Surgery Part B

Overview

Part B of the Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Examination in Oral Surgery is a structured clinical and oral assessment that evaluates your ability to apply advanced surgical knowledge, technical skills, and clinical judgement in consultant-level scenarios. It confirms your readiness for independent practice and eligibility for Fellowship.

The College acts as the Secretariat of the Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Examinations Boards in Dental Specialties and is responsible for the professional conduct of the examinations on behalf of the Faculties of Dental Surgery of the:

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
Royal College of Surgeons of England
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

Sit your exam with us

By sitting your ISFE Oral Surgery examinations through the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, you'll gain exclusive access to a range of professional benefits.

Personalised candidate support

Dedicated guidance from our specialist examinations team
Professional administration of the exam on behalf of all UK and Irish Royal Colleges

Professional recognition

Award of the fellowship demonstrates consultant-level knowledge and experience
Use of the prestigious postnominal indicating expertise in Oral Surgery

Career advancement

Validates your readiness for independent consultant practice
Eligibility to join the College as a Fellow and access further professional opportunities

Diploma of Fellowship

Award of the Diploma of Fellowship in a specific specialty indicates that a candidate has attained the knowledge and experience, as well as satisfied the necessary training programme requirements, to proceed to independent practice as a consultant within their specialty.

Successful candidates affiliate to one of the partner Colleges once they have met all requirements: information on affiliation is available from each of the partner Colleges.

Content

Location: Edinburgh, UK
Closing date: 7 August 2025
Examination dates: 27–28 November 2025
Fees: £1,750 (Part B one section resit - Clinical or Management - £875)
Open for applications

To sit Part B of the ISFE in Oral Surgery, you must:

Have successfully passed Part A of the ISFE in Oral Surgery
Be enrolled in a recognised UK or Irish specialty training programme in Oral Surgery, approved by the General Dental Council (GDC) or the Dental Council of Ireland
Have completed the appropriate amount of full-time equivalent specialty training, as outlined in the examination regulations
Obtain formal approval from your postgraduate dental dean or training programme director
Submit all required documentation and meet the application deadlines set by the Intercollegiate Board

Log in or create an account
Access the College’s secure examinations portal through the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.
Complete the application form
Provide your details and confirm your eligibility, including successful completion of ISFE Part A.
Upload supporting documents
Submit the required documentation, including confirmation of satisfactory training progress and any additional materials specified for Part B.
Pay the exam fee
Finalise your application by submitting secure online payment.
Receive confirmation
Once your application is approved, you will receive a confirmation email with joining instructions and exam details.

Documentation

Before applying for this examination, ensure you have read and understood the documentation and regulations below. Some of these documents may have changed since the last time you read them.