At a glance.
- College
- College of Pathologists of South Africa
- Questions
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- Topics
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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
Decentralized AssessmentUpcoming14 Oct 2026
- 02
2nd Semester 2026
Written OSCEUpcoming15–16 Oct 2026
- 03
1st Semester 2027
WrittenUpcoming28–29 Jan 2027
- 04
1st Semester 2027
WrittenUpcoming11–12 Feb 2027
- 05
1st Semester 2027
Decentralized AssessmentUpcoming26 May 2027
- 06
1st Semester 2027
Written OSCEUpcoming27–28 May 2027
- 07
1st Semester 2027
Zoom SOEUpcoming27 May 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 - Microbiology
First part of the Fellowship examination in Microbiology. Tests fundamental knowledge in microbiology, virology, and immunology. Candidates must have completed 12 months of approved training before sitting for this exam.
- 957
- Questions
- 402
- Flashcards
- 02
Part II - Fellowship of the College of Pathologists of South Africa - Microbiology
Final part of the Fellowship examination in Microbiology. Advanced assessment including written papers, oral examination, and practical examination. Candidates must have completed the full training requirements including time in microbiological pathology and medical virology. The COULTER MEDAL is awarded to candidates who obtain excellent results in this examination.
- 3,878
- Questions
- 1,665
- Flashcards
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- Questions
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- Cards
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- Topics
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- 6,792+
- Questions
- 2,886+
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- 226
- Topics
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- Cards
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- Topics
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