FC Paed Surg(SA) — Paediatric Surgery Fellowship

Fellowship of the College of Paediatric Surgeons of South Africa

Exam profile

At a glance.

CMSA-aligned · updated release over release

Exam details

Everything below is pulled from the official CMSA documentation for this certification.

Timetable

Imported from the CMSA’s published examination timetables. Always confirm the final date with the College before you plan.

04 parts · aligned to CMSA

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
Written Examination
Two 3-hour written papers covering the full spectrum of paediatric surgical knowledge, including anatomy, embryology, pathology, clinical management, investigations, operative techniques, and recent literature. Each paper contains 4 questions with 5 subsections each.
2,590
Questions
1,124
Flashcards
02
Oral Examination
Two oral examinations of 30-45 minutes each, testing candidates' clinical reasoning, communication skills, and depth of knowledge in paediatric surgical practice. Minimum 45% required in written papers to be invited.
2,760
Questions
1,178
Flashcards
03
Clinical Examination
Practical examination consisting of a minimum of one long case and five short cases, testing clinical examination skills, patient management, and diagnostic reasoning in real paediatric surgical scenarios.
04
Spot Test
A 15-station objective structured clinical examination testing rapid assessment, identification of clinical findings, imaging interpretation, and practical procedures in paediatric surgery.
1,016
Questions
432
Flashcards