ABOUT THE JOURNAL
The Journal of the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa seeks to facilitate interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary dialogue and collaboration among healthcare professionals and researchers across different specialities and fields. The journal prioritises contributions, particularly emphasising the Southern African and African context while welcoming contributions from other regions. The Journal of the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa promotes human rights, social justice, and non-discrimination in medicine, dentistry, and healthcare. View our Editorial Team.
The Journal of the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa seeks to facilitate interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary dialogue and collaboration among healthcare professionals and researchers across different specialities and fields. The journal prioritises contributions, particularly emphasising the Southern African and African context while welcoming contributions from other regions. The Journal of the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa promotes human rights, social justice, and non-discrimination in medicine, dentistry, and healthcare. View our Editorial Team.
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LATEST ARTICLES
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| Group exercise and cognition in the elderly residing in eThekwini aged care facilities | |
| Nirvan Hariparsad, Farhanah Paruk, Johan van Heerden, Serela S. Ramklass | |
| 14 November 2025 | |
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| Bone destruction and radiologic features in surgically treated human immunodeficiency virus-negative and -positive patients with tuberculosis of the spine | |
| Mthunzi Ngcelwane, Maleho Maku, Farhana Suleman, Nkosana Motsitsi, Edmund Thwala, Lonwabo Nxiweni, Lusanda Bomela, Aftab Younus, Sepelong Mabusha, Joseph Sibanyoni, Steve Olorunju | |
| 11 November 2025 | |
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| Psychotropic prescribing patterns during pregnancy in two South African mental health clinics | |
| Catherine Farmer, Elsa du Toit, Ulla Botha, Dana Niehaus, Liezl Koen | |
| 17 October 2025 | |
Editorial |
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| More than semantics: Language, power, and epistemic justice in South African scholarship | |
| Clint Hendrikse | |
| 29 September 2025 | |
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| Anaesthetists’ knowledge and awareness of diathermy use in a department of anaesthesiology | |
| Harrilene Apleni, Juan Scribante, Helen Perrie, Zainub Jooma | |
| 24 September 2025 | |
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| Medical practitioners’ confidence in performing paediatric critical procedures in the emergency department | |
| Shivanthra Ramdass, Matthew Zoghby, Nicholas Dufourq | |
| 19 September 2025 | |
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| Emergency specialists’ perceptions of climate-related health and education in South Africa | |
| Elzarie Theron, Gina Ziervogel, Willem Stassen | |
| 16 September 2025 | |
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| Determinants of delayed specialist presentation in head and neck cancer to Tygerberg Hospital, Western Cape | |
| Petrus J. Vermeulen, Johan Grobbelaar | |
| 12 September 2025 | |
Case Series |
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| Perimesencephalic subarachnoid haemorrhage: A case study | |
| Esaias C. Koller, Joubert C. Steynberg, Zainub Jooma | |
| 11 September 2025 | |
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| Beyond the textbook: Unveiling medical students’ voices on public health education | |
| Tladi D. Ledibane, Marietjie de Viliers | |
| 10 September 2025 |
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The open-access Journal of the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa (JCMSA) was recently included in PubMed Central. View the journal’s entry here. This recognition is evidence of the journal’s quality and its dedication to furthering rigorous scholarly research. |
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| Posted: 2025-10-07 | |
Website Update: AOSIS Transitioning to CRediT Authorship Taxonomy |
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Starting in November 2025, AOSIS will begin using CRediT (Contributor Roles Taxonomy) authorship contribution statements for all new submissions and acceptances. Published articles reflecting CRediT statements will appear from 2026. Guidance is available under the Author Guidelines: Formatting Requirements, and all contributions should be disclosed in the Authorship, Disclosure Statements, Copyright, and License Agreement Form (Cover Letter) at submission or the Authorship Change Request Form. Following these guidelines ensures transparency, accountability, and integrity in the publication process. |
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| Posted: 2025-11-05 | |
Website Update: AI in Research: Transparency and Compliance Reminder |
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| In 2025, the inclusion of AI policies became compulsory for all SciELO SA journals. Authors using AI-assisted technology must disclose their use in manuscripts to ensure transparency, accuracy, and trust. Guidance is available in the Plagiarism, Fabrication and Artificial Intelligence Policy page and the Submission Guidelines under 'AI-assisted technologies' in the formatting requirements. Not sure if this journal is indexed in SciELO SA? Please check our Indexing Services page. | |
| Posted: 2025-10-06 | |
Notification: Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Research History: Rediscover Timeless Insights |
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| Embark on a journey through the annals of research history! Our journal's archives hold a wealth of knowledge waiting to be rediscovered. From pioneering studies to timeless insights, explore the foundations of today's discussions. Join us in celebrating research history and uncovering the gems that continue to shape our understanding. | |
| Posted: 2024-05-16 | More... |
Notification: Unlock a wealth of knowledge with our publisher's library of research! |
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| Dive deep into the latest findings and discoveries in your field. Browse library.aosis.co.za. Dive deep into the latest findings and discoveries in your field. From groundbreaking studies to insightful analyses, our publisher's library at library.aosis.co.za has it all covered. Explore a wealth of knowledge waiting for you to uncover! | |
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