Update (May 2022)
On completion of the May/June 2022 diet, there will not be a further diet of the DipHIV examination/s this year. The examinations will resume in their normal format of 2 diets a year, February and September for 2023.
February 2023
BO5 - Tuesday 14 February 2023 / OSCE Thursday 23 February 2023 and/or Friday 24 February 2023
September 2023
BO5 - Tuesday 12 September 2023 / OSCE Thursday 21 September 2023 and/or Friday 22 September 2023
Established 2002
In response to a perceived need from clinicians, and in consultation with BHIVA and BASHH, the Society instituted a Diploma in HIV Medicine. It is also recognised that a significant number of HIV Medicine practitioners come from a non-genitourinary medicine background, and care has been taken to design both the syllabus and examination to reflect only core knowledge in specialist areas that all HIV physicians should be able to demonstrate. This may include practitioners working in gastroenterology, genitourinary medicine, infectious diseases, thoracic medicine etc.
The examination is designed for registered medical practitioners who have had substantial, regular and continued clinical experience with HIV medicine over at least a 2-year period (or part-time equivalent) at Specialty Trainee level or equivalent. This should include practice within the last 5 years to ensure currency of knowledge, incorporating experience of both inpatient and outpatient care.
The examination is based on the Specialty Training Curriculum for Genitourinary Medicine which was implemented on 1 December 2016.
Guide to the Diploma in HIV Medicine (incorporating the Regulations and Curriculum)
Administrative Guidance for Candidates
Policy for Special Examination Arrangements
Standard Setting Procedures for Diploma Examinations
First time entry to the exam: Form A
Re-entry to the exam: Form R
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 Curriculum.
Candidate Code of Conduct
Candidate Misconduct Policy
Candidate Plagiarism Policy
OSCE example - Starting ART
BO5 example
List of Examiners
Pass List November 2021
Pass List July 2021
Pass List February 2020
Pass List September 2019
Pass List February 2019
Pass List September 2018
Pass List March 2018
Pass List September 2017
Pass List March 2017
Pass List September 2016
Pass List March 2016
Pass List September 2015
Pass List March 2015
Pass List September 2014
Pass List March 2014
Pass List September 2013
Pass List March 2013
Pass List September 2012
Pass List March 2012
Pass List September 2011
Pass List September 2010
Useful links
BHIVA
BASHH
RSM Sexual Health & Reproductive Health Forum