Diploma in Child Health of the College of Paediatricians of South Africa: DCH(SA)
- 6 months of full-time Paediatric training (which may include four months of internship training) at any South African hospital accredited for internship training by the HPCSA or CMSA-approved hospital.
- Provide proof of successful completion of the Knowledge Hub’s online IMCI course through submission of a Certificate of Achievement
The course information for the KnowledgeHub IMCI course, which is an entry requirement for the DCH(SA) and FCPaed(SA) Part 1 examinations can be found here - Courses | Department of Health Knowledge Hub.
Â
If you have an existing KnowledgeHub account please use those login details, but if you don’t have an account you can create one at: https://knowledgehub.health.gov.za/user/register
Â
The course can be accessed at:Â https://knowledgehub.health.gov.za/lms/course/view.php?id=98
Â
If you experience any difficulties with the course please email: [email protected]
Â
Diploma in Child Health of the College of Paediatricians of South Africa - R 18 950
Exit Examination: A written examination comprising TWO papers each containing multiple choice questions (MCQs) and an objective structured clinical examination.
Since 2021, CMSA examinations have been conducted on an online platform. As a result, the questions remain within the secure question bank and can no longer be published on the website.
Scheduled Dates & Locations
Apply for examination
Please login to the examination portal in order to apply for an examination.
College Examinations
Examination regulations
View the examination regulations for admission to an examination.
APPEALS
PLEASE NOTE that candidates that wish to lodge an appeal against the outcome of his/her written examination results must do so in accordance with the provisions of the CMSA’s Appeals Mechanism Policy. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) are not made available to candidates for review in accordance with the CMSA’s Appeals Mechanism Policy.Â
