Part I
Diploma in Anaesthetics of the College of Anaesthetists of South Africa - R 14800
Conduct of the examination
1.1 Three written papers consisting of
| 1.1.1 | Paper 1: short answer questions | 3 hours | 33% |
| 1.1.2 | Paper 2: short answer questions | 3 hours | 33% |
| 1.1.3 | Paper 3: 120 single best answers | 3 hours | 34% |
An AoC which will take place soon after the CMSA written examination entry closing date, but prior to the written examinations, to allow all entry administration to take place prior to the written examination.
In 1998 THE SASA JOHN COUPER MEDAL replaced the South African Society of Anaesthetists Medal which was endowed in 1979. This change was made to pay tribute to the life-long contribution of the late Professor John Couper to the affairs of anaesthesia, and in particular his contributions to anaesthetic training and practice in South Africa. The medal is awarded to candidates who achieve excellent results in the Diploma examination of the College of Anaesthetists of South Africa.
Important Notice
Part II: - 36 months in a numbered registrar training post - including 3 months in ICU. Portfolio to be approved by HOD and noted in letter to CMSA for candidates who start their registrar posts on or after 1 January 2010.
Fellowship of the College of Anaesthetists of South Africa R 20350
Part II: The examination comprises 3 components:
1. Written
i) ONE online written paper of THREE hours comprising a minimum of 120 multiple choice/single best answer questions with a minimum of three choices per question.
ii) ONE online written paper of THREE hours comprising a minimum of TWENTY short answer questions.
iii) ONE online written paper of THREE hours comprising a minimum of TWENTY questions requiring short answers with an emphasis on data interpretation.
2. an OSCE consisting of a minimum of 12 stations
In 1992 THE CREST HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGY MEDAL replaced the Medishield Medal which was originally endowed by Afrox in 1957. The medal is awarded to candidates who achieve distinguished results in the Fellowship examination of the College of Anaesthetists of South Africa.
THE JACK ABELSOHN MEDAL AND BOOK PRIZE are awarded to candidates who achieve excellent results in the Clinical Section of the Fellowship examination of the College of Anaesthetists of South Africa. The late Dr Jack Abelsohn, an Associate Founder of the CMSA who died in 1980, bequeathed a sum of money for the establishment of this prize in Anaesthesia and a subsequent donation by the South African Society of Anaesthetists made it possible to offer a book prize with the medal.
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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.
