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Dip Obst(SA) — Diploma in Obstetrics

Diploma in Obstetrics of the College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of South Africa

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Exam profile

At a glance.

College
College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of South Africa
Questions
1,407+
Flashcards
615+
Topics
18

CMSA-aligned · updated release over release

Exam details

Know the format.

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

Issuing body
College of Medicine of South Africa
Timetable

Upcoming sessions.

Imported from the CMSA’s published examination timetables. Always confirm the final date with the College before you plan.

  1. 01

    2nd Semester 2026

    Zoom SOEUpcoming

    9–10 Nov 2026

  2. 02

    2nd Semester 2026

    Written OSCEUpcoming

    9 Nov 2026

  3. 03

    1st Semester 2027

    WrittenUpcoming

    24 Feb 2027

  4. 04

    1st Semester 2027

    Zoom SOEUpcoming

    3–4 Jun 2027

  5. 05

    1st Semester 2027

    Written OSCEUpcoming

    3–4 Jun 2027

01 parts · aligned to CMSA

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.

  1. 01

    Exit Examination

    Final exit examination for the Diploma in Obstetrics of the College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of South Africa (Dip Obst(SA)). It assesses theoretical knowledge through an online written paper and practical/clinical skills through OSPE and OSCE components.

    1,407
    Questions
    615
    Flashcards

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