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Pathology residency in South Africa

Registrar training · 4–5 years · HPCSA; Colleges of Medicine of South Africa

1Programme listed
Provincial and university registrar postsApplication route
HPCSA registration dependentInternational graduate access
EnglishLanguage requirement

How pathology training works in South Africa

Registrar posts are held with provincial health departments and university departments, with specialist qualification through the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa. HPCSA registration comes first, and international applicants may face a board examination.

What you need

  • HPCSA registration
  • Board examination where required
  • Registrar post with a province or university
  • CMSA examinations for specialist qualification

Listed programmes in South Africa

UCT Division of Anatomical Pathology

University of Cape TownCape Town4–5 years

Anatomical pathology · HPCSA / CMSA · applications via Provincial and university registrar posts

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