FC Orth(SA) · CMSAExam-ready

Fellowship of the College of Orthopaedic Surgeons of South Africa

Issued by College of Medicine of South Africa

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CMSA-aligned · updated release over release

Questions
6,823+
Flashcards
2,950+
Topics
256
Exam parts
3

Structure

Exam parts,
one section at a time.

Our 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)

    PRIMARY

    First stage of the fellowship examination covering basic urological sciences. No oral examination component.

    309Questions
    125Flashcards
  • 02

    Intermediate Examination

    INTERMEDIATE

    Second stage examination assessing clinical surgical knowledge and skills. Requires completion of Primary examination plus at least 12 months of approved surgical training.

    2,471Questions
    1,076Flashcards
  • 03

    Final Examination (FC Orth(SA) Final)

    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.

    4,043Questions
    1,749Flashcards

03 parts · aligned to CMSA

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