FC Orth(SA) — Orthopaedic Surgery Fellowship
Fellowship of the College of Orthopaedic Surgeons of South Africa
At a glance.
- College
- College of Orthopaedic Surgeons of South Africa
- Questions
- 6,829+
- Flashcards
- 2,950+
- Topics
- 256
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 SOEUpcoming15–16 Oct 2026
- 02
1st Semester 2027
WrittenUpcoming16–18 Feb 2027
- 03
1st Semester 2027
WrittenUpcoming25–26 Feb 2027
- 04
1st Semester 2027
Zoom SOEUpcoming29–30 Apr 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 (FCS(SA) Primary)
First stage of the fellowship examination covering basic urological sciences. No oral examination component.
- 309
- Questions
- 125
- Flashcards
- 02
Intermediate Examination
Second stage examination assessing clinical surgical knowledge and skills. Requires completion of Primary examination plus at least 12 months of approved surgical training.
- 2,472
- Questions
- 1,076
- Flashcards
- 03
Final Examination (FC Orth(SA) Final)
Final fellowship certification examination. Requirements: Passed CMSA primary and intermediate exams (or reciprocal fellowship), minimum 48 months recognized orthopaedic surgical training in HPCSA accredited registrar post (consideration given to 36 months), portfolio of surgical cases, completed Work Based Assessment modules. The J M EDELSTEIN MEDAL is awarded to candidates showing very high proficiency.
- 4,048
- Questions
- 1,749
- Flashcards
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