College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan

What College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan does

College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP) is a non-profit professional education and examination body founded in 1962, headquartered in Karachi, and serving as Pakistan's premier regulatory authority for postgraduate medical specialty training and certification. Its core products are the FCPS (Fellowship) and MCPS (Membership) training and examination programs, supplemented by specialised tracks in Health Professions Education (MCPS-HPE) and Health Care Management System (MCPS-HCSM), plus Advanced Skill Department courses (ACLS, BLS, ATLS, ALSO, FLS). The organisation's technology stack comprises an e-Portal for trainee registration, an electronic logbook, an online examination system, and an e-certificate verification platform, supported by an in-house IT department.

CPSP monetises through five principal revenue streams: training-program fees, examination fees (FCPS-I, FCPS-II, IMM, MCPS), annual subscriptions for fellows and members, CME/CPD programme fees, and advanced-skills course fees. Specific pricing is not publicly disclosed; subscription and per-examination billing dominate the model. Distribution is carried out through a network of 19 regional centres — 17 across all Pakistani provinces and territories (Abbottabad, Bahawalpur, Faisalabad, Gambat, Gilgit, Hyderabad, Islamabad, Lahore, Larkana, Multan, Muzaffarabad, Nawabshah, Peshawar, Quetta, Rahim Yar Khan, Rawalpindi, Swat) plus international centres in Saudi Arabia, Nepal, and the United Kingdom — supplemented by a digital self-serve portal and the JCPSP peer-reviewed journal.

CPSP serves two primary customer groups: medical trainees pursuing postgraduate specialty certification and accredited medical institutions hosting training programs. It operates a wholly-owned CPSP Trust that provides interest-free loans (Qarz-e-Hasna) and scholarships, and its Directorate of Medical Education is designated as a WHO Collaborating Centre, anchoring international legitimacy. The organisation employs approximately 809 staff and is governed by a Council structure; Shoaib Shafi is listed as President for 2026.

Name

College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan

Legal name

College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan

Website

https://cpsp.edu.pk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

CPSP is Pakistan's premier non-profit regulatory body for postgraduate medical specialty training and certification, delivering FCPS and MCPS programs across 19 regional centres in Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Nepal, and the UK. It serves medical trainees and accredited institutions through standardised training, examinations, and digital credentialing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Professional Education and Certification

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Healthcare Clinical Professions (CME/CE for Nurses, Allied Health, Pharmacy) (EDAAALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Healthcare & Clinical Professional Development (CME/CE) (EDAGANAJ), Healthcare & Clinical Professional Certifications (EDAAANAI)

Keywords

• Medical specialist certification
• Postgraduate medical education
• Medical examination services
• Physician training programs
• Medical accreditation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Karachi

HQ country

Pakistan

HQ region

Asia

Offices21 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Training Program Fees: Revenue generated from Fellowship (FCPS) and Membership (MCPS) training program fees, including registration, examination, and certification fees.
2. Examination Fees: Fees collected for various examinations including FCPS-I, FCPS-II, IMM, and MCPS examinations.
3. Annual Subscription: Fellows and members are required to pay annual subscription fees as indicated in official notifications.
4. CME/CPD System: Continuing Medical Education credits system with associated workshop and training fees.
5. Advanced Skills Training: Fees from advanced skill courses including ACLS, BLS, ATLS, ALSO, and Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan provides postgraduate medical specialist training, examination, and certification through its FCPS (Fellowship) and MCPS (Membership) programs across multiple medical disciplines. It administers structured specialty examinations (FCPS-I, FCPS-II, IMM, MCPS), issues credentials recognized across Pakistan and internationally, and operates CME/CPD programs, Advanced Skill courses (ACLS, BLS, ATLS, ALSO, FLS), and a WHO-designated DME workshop program. Supporting services include a digital e-portal for trainee management, online examinations, e-certificate verification, a digital library, and a network of 19 regional centres across Pakistan and internationally.

Product overview

College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan operates as a unified platform offering postgraduate medical education and certification programs. The core offerings include FCPS (Fellowship) and MCPS (Membership) training programs, with specialized tracks in Health Professions Education (HPE) and Health Care Management System (HCSM). Supporting infrastructure includes the e-Portal/e-logbook for trainee management, an online examination system, DME workshops as a WHO Collaborating Centre, and the Advanced Skill Department providing ACLS, BLS, ATLS, ALSO, and FLS courses. The institution publishes JCPSP journals and CPSP Bulletin, operates a network of 19 regional centres across Pakistan plus international centres in Saudi Arabia, Nepal, and UK, and provides financial support through the CPSP Trust Qarz-e-Hasna scheme. Certificate verification services and CME/CPD programs complete the professional development ecosystem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FCPS (Fellowship of College of Physicians and Surgeons): Fellowship program in various medical specialties
• MCPS (Membership of College of Physicians and Surgeons)
• JCPSP (Journal of College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan)
• DME (Directorate of Medical Education)
• CPSP Trust
• RTMC (Registration and Training Monitoring Cell)

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• World Health Organization (WHO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCPSP's DME (Directorate of Medical Education) department is designated as a WHO Collaborating Centre. This partnership enhances CPSP's role in medical education standards and provides access to international guidelines and best practices in healthcare education.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS): Saudi regulator for health professional classification and specialist certification. Already a geographic partner (hosts CPSP's Riyadh office), and directly comparable as a national body overseeing specialist medical credentialing.
• Royal Australasian College of Physicians: Australia/NZ-based physician training and certification body running FRACP examinations and continuing professional development. Comparable to CPSP in specialty fellowship model and dual-country scope.
• Royal College of Surgeons of England: Awarder of MRCS/FRCS surgical specialty credentials with structured examinations and training oversight. Directly comparable to CPSP's FCPS surgical tracks in scope, examination-led model, and international recognition.
• National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (India): Indian body conducting postgraduate medical examinations (DNB) and specialty certification. Closely comparable to CPSP in geographic context (South Asia), function (national postgraduate medical examinations), and trainee cohort size.
• Royal College of Physicians of Ireland: Irish royal college running MRCPI/FRCPI examinations and specialist training programs. Comparable to CPSP in examination-led postgraduate certification and active international delivery outside its home market.
• Arab Board of Health Specializations: Pan-Arab body awarding specialist medical qualifications across the Arab world. Comparable to CPSP in regional specialist certification mandate and examination-led model, and serves a similar trainee demographic in the Middle East.
• American Board of Medical Specialties: Umbrella body coordinating US medical specialty board certification. Comparable to CPSP as the apex certification authority for specialist physicians, with a similar model of accreditation, examination, and continuing certification.
• Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists: UK royal college awarding MRCOG/FRCOG and overseeing obstetric and gynaecology specialty training. Comparable to CPSP's specialty-specific FCPS tracks in scope, examination structure, and international recognition.
• Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow: UK royal college awarding fellowship and membership across medical and surgical specialties, with a strong international footprint including South Asia. Directly comparable to CPSP's role as a specialty credentialing body with international centres.
• Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh: Royal medical college that awards specialty fellowship and membership credentials in the UK. Closely comparable to CPSP in that it is a non-statutory professional body running postgraduate examinations and continuing professional development for physicians.

Market position

Strengths2 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries1 record

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