At a glance.
- College
- College of Pathologists of South Africa
- Questions
- 5,558+
- Flashcards
- 2,288+
- Topics
- 148
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 OSCEUpcoming28–30 Sep 2026
- 02
1st Semester 2027
WrittenUpcoming28–29 Jan 2027
- 03
1st Semester 2027
WrittenUpcoming11–12 Feb 2027
- 04
1st Semester 2027
Written OSCEUpcoming12–14 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 Examination
First stage of the Fellowship of the College of Pathologists of South Africa - Chemical (FC Path(SA) Chem). Candidates must complete 12 months fulltime training in a numbered registrar training post before sitting for this exam.
- 1,596
- Questions
- 663
- Flashcards
- 02
Part II Examination
Final stage of the FC Path(SA) Chem fellowship examination. Requires 42 months of training in a numbered registrar post and submission of a portfolio. Includes written papers plus oral and practical components.
- 3,962
- Questions
- 1,625
- Flashcards
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- Cards
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- Topics
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