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.

 

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 LATEST ARTICLES

Original Research

 
The profile of the Diploma in Anaesthesia in South Africa  
Nabeelah Moola, Brian Gardner, Moses M. Kebalepile
13 May 2026

Opinion Paper

 
From scribble to scrutiny: The legal risks of poor clinical handwriting  
Suhayfa Bhamjee
23 April 2026

Original Research

 
A multifaceted training approach for neurosurgery registrars incorporating cadaver-based simulation  
Mohammed Z. Ebrahim, Rhoda Meyer, Elize Archer
22 April 2026

Original Research

 
Patient radiation doses in an angiography suite at a tertiary hospital in Pretoria  
Mmatlou D. Seema, Alireza Dehghan-Dehnavi, Hanyani Lowane
21 April 2026

Original Research

 
Service use and obstetric outcomes in pregnant women attending a Women’s Mental Health Clinic  
Menasia Patterson, Deidré Mason, Juané Voges, Kerry-Ann Louw
09 April 2026

Table of Contents

 
Vol 3, No 1 (2025)  
Editorial Office
07 April 2026

Original Research

 
Human immunodeficiency virus in chronic limb-threatening ischaemia: Risk factors, management, and outcomes: A South African retrospective cohort study  
Craig Corbett, Helene Louwrens, Tonya M. Esterhuizen, Daniel C. Germishuys, Reinhard Hayes
27 March 2026

Drug Review

 
The evidence-informed decision-making process of the National Essential Medicines List Committee and Essential Drugs Programme  
Amanda Brewer, Janine Jugathpal, Kim MacQuilkan, Marc Blockman, Andrew Gray, Tamara Kredo, Reneé de Waal, Lesley Robertson
27 March 2026

Brief Report

 
A unique case report of bilateral spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid leak from bilateral sphenoid sinus skull base defects  
Divya P. Ramyead Basant Rai, Lien Deschuytere, Darlene Lubbe
20 March 2026

Original Research

 
Cigarette smoking habits and attitudes among rheumatoid arthritis patients at a tertiary centre in South Africa  
Simon J. le Roux, Herman Bagula, Richard van Zyl-Smit, Bridget Hodkinson
19 March 2026
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 ANNOUNCEMENTS

 Notification: CMSA publishes GenAI guidelines for assessment

 
The Artificial Intelligence Working Group of the Education Committee of the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa (CMSA) is proud to announce its 'Guidelines for the Use of Generative AI Tools in Assessment' published on 5 September 2026. Moderators, examiners, and conveners alike who wish to use Generative AI for assessment purposes are encouraged to consult these living guidelines, which are available here to all members of the public. Users of Learn@CMSA and Examine@CMSA will also be able to access the guidelines, which will be updated annually or more regularly, as needed.  
Posted: 2026-05-15

 Notification: JCMSA is proud of its Author Assist Programme

 

The Author Assist Programme (AAP) pairs emerging authors with experienced mentors to help prepare manuscripts for submission. The programme supports authors who are preparing work for submission to JCMSA and operates independently of the journal’s peer-review process and manuscript management system. If you are an early-career author seeking guidance, or an experienced academic wishing to mentor and give back, this programme may be of interest. To learn more, please review the programme overview and operational framework here.

 
Posted: 2026-02-26

Notification: Read now: An article about the journal in ENT & Audiology News

 
Professor Johannes Fagan, custodian of JCMSA's APC waiver fund, has written and published a piece about the journal. We invite readers, reviewers, authors, and editorial team and board members alike to read it here.  
Posted: 2026-05-13

Notification: Just in

 
The Table of Contents for Volume 3, No 1 of our esteemed scholarly journal has just been released! Dive into the latest findings and must-read articles shaping your field. Don't miss out on this invaluable resource for researchers and academics alike. Stay informed, stay ahead!  
Posted: 2026-04-08 More...

Website Update: AOSIS Transitioning to CRediT Authorship Taxonomy

 

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.

 
Posted: 2025-11-05
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