FCS(SA) — Surgery Fellowship
Fellowship of the College of Surgeons of South Africa
At a glance.
- College
- College of Surgeons of South Africa
- Questions
- 3,648+
- Flashcards
- 1,500+
- Topics
- 81
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 OSCEUpcoming2 Nov 2026
- 02
2nd Semester 2026
Zoom SOEUpcoming3–4 Nov 2026
- 03
1st Semester 2027
WrittenUpcoming25–26 Jan 2027
- 04
1st Semester 2027
WrittenUpcoming11–12 Feb 2027
- 05
1st Semester 2027
WrittenUpcoming25–26 Feb 2027
- 06
1st Semester 2027
Zoom SOEUpcoming19–20 Apr 2027
- 07
1st Semester 2027
Written OSCEUpcoming21 Apr 2027
- 08
1st Semester 2027
Written OSCEUpcoming31 May 2027
- 09
1st Semester 2027
Zoom SOEUpcoming1–2 Jun 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
Primary Examination
First stage of the Fellowship of the College of Surgeons of South Africa examination. Tests foundational knowledge. Candidates must have a post-internship qualification registered with the HPCSA or any other medical council.
- 2,194
- Questions
- 955
- Flashcards
- 02
Intermediate Examination
Second stage examination assessing clinical surgical knowledge and skills. Requires completion of Primary examination plus at least 12 months of approved surgical training.
- 765
- Questions
- 297
- Flashcards
- 03
Final Examination
Final certification examination for the Fellowship of the College of Surgeons of South Africa (FCS(SA)). Assesses advanced surgical competence and readiness for independent practice. Requires submission of Portfolio of Learning and completion of 36 months registrar training.
- 689
- Questions
- 248
- Flashcards
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- 818+
- Questions
- 344+
- Cards
- 13
- Topics
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- 6,792+
- Questions
- 2,886+
- Cards
- 226
- Topics
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- 1,754+
- Questions
- 688+
- Cards
- 17
- Topics
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