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Fellowship of the College of Pathologists of South Africa – Microbiology

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Everything below is pulled from the official CMSA documentation for this certification.

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College of Medicine of South Africa
02 parts · aligned to CMSA

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  1. 01

    Part I - Fellowship of the College of Pathologists of South Africa - Microbiology

    First part of the Fellowship examination in Microbiology. Tests fundamental knowledge in microbiology, virology, and immunology. Candidates must have completed 12 months of approved training before sitting for this exam.

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  2. 02

    Part II - Fellowship of the College of Pathologists of South Africa - Microbiology

    Final part of the Fellowship examination in Microbiology. Advanced assessment including written papers, oral examination, and practical examination. Candidates must have completed the full training requirements including time in microbiological pathology and medical virology. The COULTER MEDAL is awarded to candidates who obtain excellent results in this examination.

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