Fellowship of the College of Plastic Surgeons of South Africa – FC Plast Surg(SA)

Overview

National specialist qualification in plastic surgery examined in three stages (Primary, Intermediate, Final); the Final requires 36 months in a numbered registrar training post and submission of a portfolio.

The programme

Focus

Plastic surgery (general)

Training type

Specialist training programme

Duration

Final requires 36 months in a numbered registrar post (plus at least 12 months approved surgical training before the Intermediate)

Start

Not stated on official page

Positions

Not stated on official page

Accreditation

Examination qualification of the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa.

Department

Not stated on official page

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Primary: post-internship qualification registered with the HPCSA or another medical council. Intermediate: Primary passed plus ≥12 months approved surgical training (≥6 months general surgery, ≥3 months ICU, ≥3 months trauma/emergency). Final: 36 months in a numbered registrar post and portfolio.

International applicants

Primary open to holders of post-internship registration with the HPCSA or any other medical council.

Visa support

Not stated on official page

Licence requirement

HPCSA (or other medical council) registration.

How to apply

Deadline

Per CMSA examination calendar

Application method

Apply to CMSA for each examination sitting.

Funding

Funding

Examination fees: Primary R12,950; Intermediate R17,350; Final R24,650 (per CMSA page).

Official sources