At a glance.
- Questions
- 9,065+
- Flashcards
- 3,785+
- Topics
- 301
- Exam parts
- 3
CMSA-aligned · updated release over release
Know the format.
Everything below is pulled from the official CMSA documentation for this certification.
- Issuing body
- College of Medicine of South Africa
Exam parts, one section at a time.
The content is organised to match the official CMSA exam structure, so every minute of prep maps back to what you’ll be tested on.
- 01
FCS(SA) Primary Examination
First stage examination. Requires post-internship qualification registered with the HPCSA or any other medical council. Covers basic sciences and foundational knowledge.
- 1,339
- Questions
- 558
- Flashcards
- 02
FCS(SA) Intermediate Examination
Second stage examination. Requires passage of Primary plus 12 months of approved training including 6 months general surgery, 3 months ICU, and 3 months trauma/emergency surgery.
- 4,439
- Questions
- 1,839
- Flashcards
- 03
FC Plast Surg(SA) Final Examination
Final Fellowship examination. Requires 36 months in a numbered registrar training post plus portfolio submission. Uses EBEL/ANGOFF method of standard setting for pass marks. On successful completion, candidates receive the Fellowship of the College of Plastic Surgeons of South Africa (FC Plast Surg(SA)).
- 3,287
- Questions
- 1,388
- Flashcards
Other specialties.
Diploma in Allergology of the College of Family Physicians of South Africa
- 818+
- Questions
- 344+
- Cards
- 13
- Topics
Diploma in Anaesthetics of the College of Anaesthetists of South Africa
- 6,792+
- Questions
- 2,886+
- Cards
- 226
- Topics
Diploma in Child Health of the College of Paediatricians of South Africa
- 1,754+
- Questions
- 688+
- Cards
- 17
- Topics
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