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DMH(SA) — Diploma in Mental Health

Diploma in Mental Health of the College of Psychiatrists of South Africa

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At a glance.

College
College of Psychiatrists of South Africa
Questions
4,627+
Flashcards
1,964+
Topics
158

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

    11–12 Nov 2026

  2. 02

    1st Semester 2027

    WrittenUpcoming

    25 Feb 2027

  3. 03

    1st Semester 2027

    Written OSCEUpcoming

    7–8 Jun 2027

  4. 04

    1st Semester 2027

    Zoom SOEUpcoming

    7–8 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

    Diploma in Mental Health of the College of Psychiatrists of South Africa (DMH(SA))

    Single comprehensive examination effective First Semester 2025, offered twice annually (first and second semester). The written component is a digital paper in SBA format. The oral component is an OSCE with 10 active stations.

    4,627
    Questions
    1,964
    Flashcards

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