At a glance.
- Questions
- 10,947+
- Flashcards
- 4,681+
- Topics
- 307
- Exam parts
- 3
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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
Primary Examination
First stage examination. Must hold a post-internship qualification to practise medicine registered with the Health Professions Council. Covers basic medical sciences relevant to obstetrics and gynaecology.
- 1,160
- Questions
- 517
- Flashcards
- 02
Intermediate Examination
Second stage examination. Requires passing Primary and completing minimum 12-months registrar training. Covers aspects of clinical obstetrics and gynaecology and basic medical sciences relevant to the practice of obstetrics and gynaecology.
- 3,839
- Questions
- 1,630
- Flashcards
- 03
Final Examination
Final stage examination. Requires passing Primary and Intermediate, minimum 36 months in accredited registrar training post, and completed Portfolio. Comprehensive assessment of clinical obstetrics and gynaecology including written papers, OSCE and oral practical examination.
- 5,948
- Questions
- 2,534
- Flashcards
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- 818+
- Questions
- 344+
- Cards
- 13
- Topics
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- 6,792+
- Questions
- 2,886+
- Cards
- 226
- Topics
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- 1,754+
- Questions
- 688+
- Cards
- 17
- Topics
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