Fellowship of the College of Surgeons of South Africa
Issued by College of Medicine of South Africa
At a glance.
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- 3,648+
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- 1,500+
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- 3
CMSA-aligned · updated release over release
- Questions
- 3,648+
- Flashcards
- 1,500+
- Topics
- 81
- Exam parts
- 3
Structure
Exam parts,
one section at a time.
Our 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
PRIMARY
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.
2,194Questions955Flashcards - 02
Intermediate Examination
INTERMEDIATE
Second stage examination assessing clinical surgical knowledge and skills. Requires completion of Primary examination plus at least 12 months of approved surgical training.
765Questions297Flashcards - 03
Final Examination
FINAL
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.
689Questions248Flashcards
03 parts · aligned to CMSA
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