At a glance.
- College
- College of Neurosurgeons of South Africa
- Questions
- 13,867+
- Flashcards
- 5,873+
- Topics
- 444
CMSA-aligned · updated release over release
Know the format.
Everything below is pulled from the official CMSA documentation for this certification.
- Issuing body
- College of Medicine of South Africa
Upcoming sessions.
Imported from the CMSA’s published examination timetables. Always confirm the final date with the College before you plan.
- 01
2nd Semester 2026
Zoom SOEUpcoming22 Oct 2026
- 02
2nd Semester 2026
Written OSCEUpcoming2 Nov 2026
- 03
2nd Semester 2026
Zoom SOEUpcoming3–4 Nov 2026
- 04
1st Semester 2027
WrittenUpcoming28–29 Jan 2027
- 05
1st Semester 2027
WrittenUpcoming10–12 Feb 2027
- 06
1st Semester 2027
WrittenUpcoming25–26 Feb 2027
- 07
1st Semester 2027
Zoom SOEUpcoming6–7 May 2027
- 08
1st Semester 2027
Written OSCEUpcoming31 May 2027
- 09
1st Semester 2027
Zoom SOEUpcoming1–2 Jun 2027
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 - 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
- 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
- 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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- 818+
- Questions
- 344+
- Cards
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- Topics
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- 6,792+
- Questions
- 2,886+
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- 226
- Topics
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- 1,754+
- Questions
- 688+
- Cards
- 17
- Topics
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