FC Path(SA) Viro — Virology Fellowship
Fellowship of the College of Pathologists of South Africa – Virology
At a glance.
- College
- College of Pathologists of South Africa
- Questions
- 3,114+
- Flashcards
- 1,307+
- Topics
- 118
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
1st Semester 2027
WrittenUpcoming28–29 Jan 2027
- 02
1st Semester 2027
WrittenUpcoming11–12 Feb 2027
- 03
1st Semester 2027
Written OSCEUpcoming19–20 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
First stage of the Fellowship examination. Candidates must have completed 12 months of full-time training as a registrar in an accredited teaching hospital department of Virology. The examination consists of 2 digital written papers.
- 2,370
- Questions
- 1,001
- Flashcards
- 02
Part II
Final Fellowship examination. Candidates must have completed Part I and 42 months of full-time Virology registrar training. Includes 2 digital written papers and a practical examination in OSPE (Objective Structured Practical Examination) format. Compulsory submission of Portfolio of Evidence (Annexure 2) demonstrating Work Integrated Learning and Work Based Assessment. The COULTER MEDAL is awarded to candidates who obtain excellent results.
- 744
- Questions
- 306
- 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) Virology is the virology fellowship of the College of Pathologists of South Africa, covering the laboratory and clinical science of viral disease.
Lorraine lays the preparation out part by part, with questions and flashcards mapped to the College’s expected scope, so you can track coverage as you go.
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