Diploma in Ophthalmology of the College of Ophthalmologists of South Africa: Dip Ophth(SA)
6 months supervised training at a teaching or CMSA-approved hospital OR a completed logbook.
Diploma in Ophthalmology of the College of Ophthalmologists of South Africa - R 18 950
Exit Examination:
- 1 Digital written paper
- 1 Digital written OSCE.
The GEOFF HOWES MEDAL was donated in 1999 by Dr Geoffrey Howes, Associate of the CMSA. The medal is awarded to candidates who achieve excel in the Diploma examination of the College of Ophthalmologists of South Africa.
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.
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