Maxillofacial & Oral Surgery
College of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgeons of SA

FCMFOS Primary

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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

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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