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FC PSYCH PART 2 EXAM:

The Part 2 examination consists of:

1.WRITTEN (30%):

• 2 x written papers, 3 hours each
• Content will cover the entire content blueprint
• The 2 papers will be in short answer format and includes 75-100 single best answers (SBAs). There may be additional multiple choice questions (MCQs), extended matching questions (EMQs) and very short answer questions

2.CLINICAL:

• Part A: Clinical Long Case 30%
• Part B: OSCE 40%

Each paper must be individually passed and candidates will need to write both papers in one examination sitting and pass both papers. No carry-over will be possible. The examination will be administered electronically on the Speedwell System for which computer literacy is essential.

REQUIREMENTS:

For admission to Part II the candidate must present evidence of:
– Having passed the Part I examination, or Part I of an accredited MMed (Psychiatry) degree within the previous 6 years
– Having not less than 3 years satisfactory fulltime experience as the holder of a clinical appointment or registrar post acceptable to the CMSA Senate
– Having completed a minimum of 33 of the 48 months of training prior to the examination date

FC PSYCH PART I EXAM:

The Part I examination is a written examination consisting of:

• 2 x written papers, 3 hours each
• Paper 1: Clinical Neurosciences (Neuro-anatomy and Psychopharmacology – 50 questions, Neurophysiology and Genetics – 50 questions)
• Paper 2: Introduction to Psychiatry – 50 questions and Psychology/Behavioural Sciences – 50 questions
• The 2 papers will be in short answer format and may include single best answers (SBAs), multiple choice questions (MCQs), extended matching questions (EMQs) and very short answer questions

Each paper must be individually passed and candidates will need to write both papers in one examination sitting and pass both papers. No carry-over will be possible. The examination will be administered electronically on the Speedwell System for which computer literacy is essential.

REQUIREMENTS:

For admission to Part I of the examination the candidate must:
– hold a post-internship qualification to practise medicine and have full registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (i.e. must have completed 1 year of community service post-internship)
– the CMSA Senate, through its Examination and Credentials Committee, will review all applications for admission to the examination.

FCD PART I EXAM:

This is standardised across the 3 specialties and includes:

• 3 x written papers, 3 hours each
• 1. Anatomy, Embryology, Histology and Oral Biology
• 2. Physiology
• 3. Principles of Pathology including Microbiology
• MCQ’s and short questions

If a candidate is unsuccessful in either one of the Part I subjects, credit will be given for the passed subject(s) (minimum of 50%), and he/she will be able to re-write the failed subject(s). This exemption is only valid for two examination periods. If the candidate is again unsuccessful with one or two of these subjects, the entire examination will have to be taken at the next attempt, with only one (1) extra attempt.

REQUIREMENTS:

The candidate must be in possession of a qualification which entitles the holder thereof to register as a dentist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa

The CMSA Senate, through its Examinations and Credentials Committee, will review all applications for admission to the examination and may also review the ethical and professional standing of candidates

Two written papers (no oral examination) as follows: