FCA(SA) — Anaesthesia Fellowship
Fellowship of the College of Anaesthetists of South Africa
At a glance.
- College
- College of Anaesthetists of South Africa
- Questions
- 3,780+
- Flashcards
- 1,507+
- Topics
- 98
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
Zoom SOEUpcoming26–28 Oct 2026
- 02
1st Semester 2027
WrittenUpcoming25–27 Jan 2027
- 03
1st Semester 2027
WrittenUpcoming15–17 Feb 2027
- 04
1st Semester 2027
Zoom SOEUpcoming3–5 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 Examination (FCA 1)
First stage of the Fellowship examination covering basic sciences relevant to anaesthetics. The exam consists of four integrated papers combining Pharmacology, Anatomy, Physiology, Medical Biochemistry, Clinical Pathology, Physics, Clinical Measurement, and Anaesthetic equipment.
- 2,483
- Questions
- 971
- Flashcards
- 02
Part II Examination (FCA 2)
Final Fellowship examination assessing clinical knowledge and practical skills in anaesthetics. Includes written papers covering MCQs, short answer questions, and data interpretation, as well as an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE).
- 1,297
- Questions
- 536
- Flashcards
What you’re preparing for.
Written from the qualification’s own structure — exam parts, format, and the college that sets it.
The FCA(SA) is the fellowship of the College of Anaesthetists of South Africa — the specialist anaesthesia qualification of the CMSA.
Lorraine turns the fellowship’s structure into a study path, with practice across the exam parts and flashcards that fit between lists.
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- Questions
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- Cards
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- Topics
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