There's no separate app to install, Passmed runs in any modern browser and is fully responsive on phones and tablets, so you can study on any device just by logging in at our website. An internet connection is required; there is currently no offline mode.

Absolutely. If you're preparing for the HPCSA Board Examination, the exam foreign-qualified doctors must pass to register and practise in South Africa, or any other exam we cover, Passmed works for you regardless of where you trained. Our bank is matched to the official exam scope, so you can focus your study where it counts.

We don't publish a single pass rate figure because it would be misleading. Pass rates vary significantly by exam, by how much of the bank a user completed, and by how long they studied, a headline number risks creating false expectations. Instead, we stand behind results directly: attempt every question in your bank, average above 65% on your first attempts, and if you still don't pass, we'll refund you in full under our pass guarantee.

We recommend starting at least 3 months before your Fellowship or HPCSA exam date. Begin with a practice session to baseline your current knowledge, then build a topic-by-topic plan around the official exam curriculum. Consistent daily sessions produce far better results than last-minute cramming, spaced repetition requires time to work.

Common reasons for failed logins include:

• Browser issues, try a different browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge)
• Incorrect email or password, the password is case-sensitive; check for extra spaces if you're copy-pasting
• Account not yet activated, make sure you've verified your email after signing up

If you're still unable to log in after trying the above, contact us at support@passmed.com.

Click the "Forgot password?" link on the login page to reset your password via email.

Enter your email address and password at the login page. The password field is case sensitive. Click "Log in" and you'll be taken straight into your learning portal.

Passmed is fully web-based and works on any modern device, desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone. Your progress syncs automatically across all your devices. We recommend Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari, updated within the last 12 months.

Click "Sign Up Free" and create your account, then select your Fellowship or HPCSA exam. From there, you can start answering questions immediately. No setup or downloads required. (Medical Students question banks are coming soon - join the waitlist to be notified.)

Yes, you can try Passmed free for 7 days with no credit card required. The trial gives you your first 50 questions in your chosen bank. After 7 days, or once you've used your 50 free questions, choose a plan or let the trial expire with no charge. We recommend signing up for the free trial before purchasing so you can see whether the platform suits your learning style.

Passmed is a question bank platform built specifically for South African postgraduate medical exams. We serve two audiences:

• Doctors in Training sitting CMSA Fellowship and HPCSA exams (FCP, FCS Primary, FCOG, FCA, FCEM, FCPsych, FCPaed, FCD, FCMFOS, the Dip HIV Management, and the HPCSA Board Examination for foreign-qualified doctors)
• Medical Students preparing for their undergraduate clinical examinations - question banks coming soon

Every question is reviewed by a qualified doctor and matched to the official exam curriculum. Since 2017, Passmed has helped thousands of doctors and medical students pass their exams.

Yes. You'll automatically receive an emailed payment receipt after checkout, which most employers accept for education-allowance or employer reimbursement. If you need an itemised invoice or specific billing details (for example, your programme or department as the bill-to), email support@passmed.com and we'll send one.

No. Subscriptions are single-user only. Sharing accounts means your performance analytics become inaccurate and your personalised recommendations won't work properly. Account sharing violates our Terms & Conditions and may result in suspension. For multi-user access, see our Institutional plans.

Yes. We offer institutional licensing for training programmes, academic departments, universities, and hospital groups. Group discounts are available. Visit our Institutions page or email institutions@passmed.com for a custom quote.

Declines are usually caused by your card-issuing bank, this can happen due to unusual transaction patterns, purchase limits, or incorrect card details. Contact your bank to resolve the issue and try again, or use a different card. If problems persist, email support@passmed.com.

Absolutely, your security is our priority. We do not store any credit card information. All payment data is sent over an encrypted TLS connection. Payments are processed by Stripe, a global leader in secure payment processing. For more information, see our Privacy Policy.

We accept Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Institutional accounts can also pay by EFT bank transfer or via purchase order and invoice.

During checkout, click the "Have a promo code?" box, enter your code, and click "Apply." The discount will be applied to all eligible products and your cart total will update automatically. Only one coupon code can be used per purchase.

Yes, within limits. We offer a free trial so you can try Passmed before you buy. After you purchase, you can request a full refund within 14 days as long as you've answered fewer than 50 questions in the relevant exam bank during your paid subscription (questions answered during your free trial don't count) - just email support@passmed.com. Beyond that, refunds are covered only by our pass guarantee (see above).

Yes. If you've attempted every question in your exam bank during your subscription and your overall average is above 65%, and you still don't pass, we'll refund that subscription in full. Your average is based on your first answer to each question, measured against your most recent subscription. To claim, email your official result to support@passmed.com within 30 days of the result being published. Full conditions are in our Terms & Conditions.

Not at all, your account data is retained even after your subscription expires. If you renew with the same subscription, all of your statistics will still be available. You also have the option to reset if you prefer a fresh start.

Yes. You can extend your subscription at any time without losing your progress. A renewal discount is automatically applied at checkout. You'll be prompted before your subscription expires with an option to purchase additional time.

Your subscription begins within minutes after you submit payment.

Yes, you can subscribe to more than one exam bank with a single account.

Each subscription gives you access to one exam question bank. If you're preparing for multiple exams, you'll need a separate subscription for each. You can hold multiple subscriptions under the same account, and progress for each bank is tracked independently.

We offer 1-month, 3-month, 6-month, and 12-month subscription plans for each exam bank. Longer plans offer better value per month. Visit our Pricing page for current rates. Institutional pricing is also available.

No. Passmed is an exam-preparation question bank and does not currently offer HPCSA Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points or CEUs.

Passmed focuses on CMSA Fellowship exams (including FCP, FCS Primary, FCOG, FCA, FCEM, FCPsych, FCPaed, FCD, and FCMFOS), the Dip HIV Management, and the HPCSA Board Examination for foreign-qualified doctors. Undergraduate clinical exams for medical students are coming soon. Coverage is expanding continually. See our Exams page for the full, up-to-date list.

We are continually expanding our content and always looking for contributors and editors. If you're a keen academic with attention to detail who would love to contribute, please send your information via our contact page or email support@passmed.com and we'll be in touch.

Yes. Your dashboard automatically tracks your performance by topic and subtopic, showing where you're strongest and where to focus so you can target your weak areas. You can see your accuracy per topic, your activity over time, and how much of each bank you've completed.

Question counts vary by exam. See our Exams page for the specific count for each bank. All banks grow continuously as our doctor author teams add new questions.

Each question includes the correct answer and a detailed explanation. These explanations are derived from quality resources and publications and written by qualified doctors. We also explain why each incorrect answer option is wrong, understanding the distractors is one of the most effective ways to avoid similar traps on the real exam.

Content is updated on a regular basis according to feedback from our Passmed community and exam changes. We don't set a fixed schedule, if a question becomes outdated, we update it. New questions are added regularly.

We map every question to the official curriculum published by the relevant body (the CMSA colleges, HPCSA, and university faculties). Question weighting across topics mirrors the actual exam distribution, so your study time is spent where the points are. Curricula are reviewed quarterly and questions updated whenever official distributions change.

Every question on Passmed is reviewed by a qualified doctor and our authors are specialty-matched.

We currently cover:

• Fellowship & HPCSA exams (Doctors in Training): FCP, FCS Primary, FCOG, FCA, FCEM, FCPsych, FCPaed, FCD, FCMFOS, the Dip HIV Management, and the HPCSA Board Examination

Medical Students question banks (core clinical disciplines) are coming soon - join the waitlist to be notified. See our Exams page for the full list and question counts.

Yes, you can access your subscription from any device (phone, laptop, tablet) and from any location. Please note that sharing accounts is not permitted, and simultaneous logins are prohibited. Violations of our Terms & Conditions may result in account cancellation.

Yes, you can reset your question bank once from your account settings. Please note this will permanently erase all your progress and statistics and cannot be undone. Use it wisely, once it's gone, it's gone.

Yes, you can switch freely between them from your dashboard, your progress in each bank is tracked independently.