Maxillofacial & Oral Surgery
College of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgeons of SA
FCMFOS Primary
Over 3,000 Single Best Answer (SBA) questions for the FCMFOS Primary exam.
FCMFOS Primary Overview
The FCMFOS(SA) examination consists of three parts: Primary (Part 1A), Intermediate (Part 1B), and Final (Part 2). The examination is administered by the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa (CMSA) and follows a structured assessment format to ensure competency in maxillofacial and oral surgery.
A minimum pass mark of 50% is required in each subject. Candidates who fail one subject but score at least 40% may reattempt the failed subject in the next two consecutive sittings.FCMFOS Primary Details
FormatWritten papers (SBA-MCQ + short essay)
Paper 1Anatomy & Embryology - 100-150 SBA-MCQs (3 hours)
Paper 2Physiology - MCQs + short essays (150 marks, 3 hours)
Paper 3Principles of Pathology including Microbiology - 150 marks (3 hours)
Pass mark50% in each subject
Official source: cmsa.co.za ↗
Eligibility & Requirements
- Hold a dental or medical qualification registerable with the HPCSA.
- Submit an application through the CMSA website with verified credentials.
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