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Higher Diploma in Surgery of the College of Surgeons of South Africa

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Issuing body
College of Medicine of South Africa
01 parts · aligned to CMSA

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  1. 01

    Exit Examination

    Final exit examination for the Higher Diploma in Surgery of the College of Surgeons of South Africa (H Dip Surg(SA)). This is the only examination component for this qualification and assesses candidates who have completed the required training period. The examination consists of two written papers and a clinical examination (which may include an OSCE). From SS 2019 onwards, this examination will only be offered once annually during the second semester set of examinations.

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