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Doctor licensing exams in South Africa

The licensing route for doctors in South Africa: who runs the exam, what it looks like and where to practise.

Exams for doctors in South Africa

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HPCSA Board Examination for

Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) - Medical and Dent…

unknown (generally written MCQ + clinical/OSCE; not verified)

Who regulates it

Always confirm dates, fees and eligibility on the regulator's own site. Rules change.

Who sits it

  • HPCSA Board Examination for: Foreign-qualified doctors (incl. South Africans who studied abroad e.g. Cuba, China, Russia)

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