Fellowship of the College of Forensic Pathologists of South Africa: FC For Path(SA)

Part I

Requirements
Fees
Examination Structure
Documents
Past Papers

Part I: - 24 months in a numbered registrar training post (12 months in forensic pathology and 12 months in anatomical pathology).

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Part I: 2 online written papers, which could include essay – and short questions, as well as MCQ’s, and a slide test

FC For Path(SA) Part I Blueprint

Notice of the expiry of Part I, Primary or Intermediate

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.

Part II

Requirements
Fees
Examination Structure
Documents
Past Papers

Part II: - An additional 12 months in a numbered registrar training post. Submission of Portfolio for candidates who started their training on or after 1 January 2011.

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Part II: 2 online written papers, which could include essay and short questions, as well as MCQ’s, and a slide test; an autopsy and an online Zoom-based Structured Oral Examination (SOE).

FC For Path(SA) Logbook (Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet

FC For Path(SA) Portfolio

FC For Path(SA) Part II Blueprint

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

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College Examinations

Diploma in Forensic Medicine of the College of Forensic Pathologists of South Africa – Path: Dip For Med(SA) Path

Diploma in Forensic Medicine of the College of Forensic Pathologists of South Africa – Clin/Path: Dip For Med(SA) Clin Path

Diploma in Forensic Medicine of the College of Forensic Pathologists of South Africa – Clin: Dip For Med(SA) Clin

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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.