At a glance.
- College
- College of Surgeons of South Africa
- Questions
- 3,814+
- Flashcards
- 1,621+
- Topics
- 55
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.
No examination dates are published for this certification yet. Check the CMSA written and oral timetables for updates.
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.
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Exit Examination
Final exit examination for the Higher Diploma in Surgery of the College of Surgeons of South Africa (H Dip Surg(SA)). This is the only examination component for this qualification and assesses candidates who have completed the required training period. The examination consists of two written papers and a clinical examination (which may include an OSCE). From SS 2019 onwards, this examination will only be offered once annually during the second semester set of examinations.
- 3,814
- Questions
- 1,621
- Flashcards
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- Questions
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- Cards
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- Topics
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- Questions
- 2,886+
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- Cards
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- Topics
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