Study guides & exam-prep resources
Practical, physician-informed guides for CMSA Fellowship, HPCSA Board and South African exams — study plans, primaries strategy and exam formats.
FCMFOS(SA) Primary: The Complete Guide
A complete guide to the FCMFOS(SA) Primary: the anatomy, physiology and pathology papers, the CMSA blueprint, eligibility and a study plan.
CMSA · DentistryFCD(SA) Part 1: The Complete Guide
A complete guide to FCD(SA) Part 1 for oral medicine and periodontics, prosthodontics and orthodontics: the three papers, syllabus and study plan.
CMSA · PsychiatryFCPsych(SA) Part 2: The Complete Guide
A complete guide to FCPsych(SA) Part 2: the two SBA papers, the OSCE and long case, eligibility, the blueprint and a study plan to pass.
CMSA · PsychiatryFCPsych(SA) Part 1: The Complete Guide
A complete guide to FCPsych(SA) Part 1: the two 100-question papers, the neuroscience and behavioural science syllabus, eligibility and a study plan.
CMSA · Emergency MedicineFCEM(SA) Part 2: The Complete Guide
A complete guide to FCEM(SA) Part 2: the two SBA papers including the image-based paper, the Performance exam, eligibility and a study plan.
CMSA · AnaestheticsFCA(SA) Part 1: The Complete Guide
A complete guide to FCA(SA) Part 1: the integrated SBA and SAQ papers, the physiology, pharmacology and physics syllabus, eligibility and a study plan.
CMSA · O&GFCOG(SA) Intermediate: The Complete Guide
A complete guide to the FCOG(SA) Intermediate exam: the 150-question SBA paper, the CMSA blueprint, eligibility, a study plan and how to pass.
CMSA · PaediatricsFCPaed(SA) Part 1: The Complete Guide
A complete guide to FCPaed(SA) Part 1: the two-paper MCQ format, the IMCI entry requirement, the basic-science syllabus and a study plan to pass.
CMSA · PhysiciansFCP(SA) Part 2: The Complete Guide
A complete guide to FCP(SA) Part 2: the SCA papers and Objective Test, the clinical and oral stages, eligibility, a study plan and how to pass.
HPCSA · RegistrationHPCSA Board Examination: The Complete Guide
A complete guide to the HPCSA Board Examination for foreign-qualified doctors: the written MCQ and OSCE/OSPE format, eligibility, a study plan and how to pass.
CMSA · EmergencyFCEM(SA) Part 1: The Complete Guide
A complete guide to the FCEM(SA) Part 1 primary exam: the two-paper MCQ format, anatomy/physiology/pathology/pharmacology content and how to pass.
CMSA · DiplomaDiploma in HIV Management (SA): The Complete Guide
A complete guide to the CMSA Diploma in HIV Management: the two-paper MCQ format, EPA-based content, eligibility, a study plan and how to pass.
CMSA · SurgerySurgical Primaries (FCS SA Primary): The Complete Guide
A complete guide to the CMSA Surgical Primaries (FCS(SA) Primary): the two-paper MCQ format, anatomy and physiology content, eligibility and how to pass.
CMSA · O&GFCOG(SA) Primary: The Complete Guide
A complete guide to the FCOG(SA) Primary exam: the 150-MCQ format, basic and applied science content, eligibility, a study plan and how to pass.
CMSA · PhysiciansFCP(SA) Part 1: The Complete Guide
A complete guide to the FCP(SA) Part 1 exam: the basic-sciences MCQ format, what it covers, eligibility, a study plan and how to pass first time.