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FC Neurosurg(SA) — Neurosurgery Fellowship

Fellowship of the College of Neurosurgeons of South Africa

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College
College of Neurosurgeons of South Africa
Questions
13,867+
Flashcards
5,873+
Topics
444

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

    22 Oct 2026

  2. 02

    2nd Semester 2026

    Written OSCEUpcoming

    2 Nov 2026

  3. 03

    2nd Semester 2026

    Zoom SOEUpcoming

    3–4 Nov 2026

  4. 04

    1st Semester 2027

    WrittenUpcoming

    28–29 Jan 2027

  5. 05

    1st Semester 2027

    WrittenUpcoming

    10–12 Feb 2027

  6. 06

    1st Semester 2027

    WrittenUpcoming

    25–26 Feb 2027

  7. 07

    1st Semester 2027

    Zoom SOEUpcoming

    6–7 May 2027

  8. 08

    1st Semester 2027

    Written OSCEUpcoming

    31 May 2027

  9. 09

    1st Semester 2027

    Zoom SOEUpcoming

    1–2 Jun 2027

03 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

    Primary Examination - FC Neurosurg(SA)

    First stage of the Fellowship examination. Candidates must hold a post-internship qualification to practice medicine which has been registered or is registrable with the Health Professions Council of South Africa. No oral examination.

    6,564
    Questions
    2,816
    Flashcards
  2. 02

    Intermediate Examination - FC Neurosurg(SA)

    Second stage requiring 12 months of approved training in surgery (not including community service). Training must include minimum 6 months neurosurgery, 3 months ICU, and 3 months trauma/emergency surgery. Assesses principles of neurosurgery.

    657
    Questions
    283
    Flashcards
  3. 03

    Final Examination - FC Neurosurg(SA)

    Final Fellowship examination. Requires passing Primary and Intermediate, minimum 5 years qualified practice (excluding internship), and 48 months approved neurosurgical training with HPCSA registrar training number. Also requires completion of neurosurgical Portfolio and certification from Head of Department. The ROWLAND A KRYNAUW MEDAL is awarded for distinguished performance.

    6,646
    Questions
    2,774
    Flashcards

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