FC Path(SA) Anat — Anatomical Pathology Fellowship
Fellowship of the College of Pathologists of South Africa – Anatomical
At a glance.
- College
- College of Pathologists of South Africa
- Questions
- 11,924+
- Flashcards
- 5,009+
- Topics
- 374
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
Written OSCEUpcoming8–9 Oct 2026
- 02
1st Semester 2027
WrittenUpcoming28–29 Jan 2027
- 03
1st Semester 2027
WrittenUpcoming11 Feb 2027
- 04
1st Semester 2027
Written OSCEUpcoming12 Feb 2027
- 05
1st Semester 2027
Written OSCEUpcoming28–29 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
Part I - Fellowship of the College of Pathologists of South Africa - Anatomical
First stage of the Fellowship examination in Anatomical Pathology. Requires 15 months in a numbered registrar training post at the time of applying. The Simon Nayler Medal is awarded for excellent results in this examination.
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- Questions
- 3,942
- Flashcards
- 02
Part II - Fellowship of the College of Pathologists of South Africa - Anatomical
Second and final stage of the Fellowship examination in Anatomical Pathology. Requires 42 months in a numbered registrar training post at the time of the written examination, 6 months in a cytology laboratory, minimum of 50 autopsies, and ability to cut and stain frozen sections. Portfolio submission is compulsory for candidates who entered their Registrar post from 1 January 2011. The Dhiren Govender Medal and Coulter Medal are awarded for excellent results.
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- Questions
- 1,067
- Flashcards
What you’re preparing for.
Written from the qualification’s own structure — exam parts, format, and the college that sets it.
The FC Path(SA) Anatomical is the anatomical pathology fellowship of the College of Pathologists of South Africa — the CMSA credential for pathologists who make tissue-based diagnoses.
On Lorraine, the fellowship is split into its examination parts with dedicated practice, so each pass builds on the last and nothing in the syllabus is left to chance.
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