FCOG(SA) — Obstetrics and Gynaecology Fellowship

Fellowship of the College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of South Africa

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Exam profile

At a glance.

College: College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of South Africa
Questions: 10,947+
Flashcards: 4,681+
Topics: 307

CMSA-aligned · updated release over release

Exam details

Know the format.

Everything below is pulled from the official CMSA documentation for this certification.

Issuing body: College of Medicine of South Africa

Timetable

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
WrittenUpcoming
28–29 Jan 2027
02
1st Semester 2027
WrittenUpcoming
16 Feb 2027
03
1st Semester 2027
WrittenUpcoming
25 Feb 2027
04
1st Semester 2027
Written OSCEUpcoming
5 Apr 2027
05
1st Semester 2027
Zoom SOEUpcoming
6–7 Apr 2027

03 parts · aligned to CMSA

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
Primary Examination
First stage examination. Must hold a post-internship qualification to practise medicine registered with the Health Professions Council. Covers basic medical sciences relevant to obstetrics and gynaecology.
1,160
Questions
517
Flashcards
02
Intermediate Examination
Second stage examination. Requires passing Primary and completing minimum 12-months registrar training. Covers aspects of clinical obstetrics and gynaecology and basic medical sciences relevant to the practice of obstetrics and gynaecology.
3,839
Questions
1,630
Flashcards
03
Final Examination
Final stage examination. Requires passing Primary and Intermediate, minimum 36 months in accredited registrar training post, and completed Portfolio. Comprehensive assessment of clinical obstetrics and gynaecology including written papers, OSCE and oral practical examination.
5,948
Questions
2,534
Flashcards

CMSA · College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of South Africa

What you’re preparing for.

Written from the qualification’s own structure — exam parts, format, and the college that sets it.

The FCOG(SA) is the fellowship of the College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of South Africa — the CMSA credential for specialist obstetric and gynaecological practice.

Lorraine structures your run-up around the fellowship’s parts, pairing question banks with flashcards so every session counts toward the exam you are heading for.

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