For the exam ahead.
For the doctor you’re becoming.

Why Certiva exists.

Certiva was built by a South African doctor who wrote the primaries, for doctors working towards theirs. Past papers haven’t been published since the exams moved online in 2021, so most candidates prepare from scattered recalls and thousand-page textbooks, often after a long call. Certiva puts that preparation in one place: questions mapped to the CMSA syllabus, an explanation and the exact textbook chapter for every answer, and a tracker that shows what to revise next. Passing opens the next post, so Certiva helps with that step too, with a free CV and cover-letter maker and accredited CPD.

Judge the questions for yourself.

You can try five questions from each public exam bank without creating an account or adding a payment card. Read the explanations and follow the references before choosing a plan.

Certiva currently covers 7 CMSA exams.

Clear about accreditation.

Certiva’s exam preparation is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the CMSA. SAMA and UCT accreditation applies to designated CPD courses only. Accreditation details are shown with the individual courses.

A broader offer.

Every Exam Pass includes the full question bank and timed mock exams for your exam, the exact textbook chapter for every answer, a tracker that picks your next topic, a week-by-week study plan to your sitting, two UCT-accredited ethics CPD courses and a refund or more time if you don’t pass. The CV and cover-letter maker and one SAMA-accredited ethics CPD course are free for everyone, and we submit your CPD points to your HPCSA profile for you.

Talk to us.

Questions, corrections and feedback help us improve the platform. Email hellocertiva@gmail.com with the exam, question or course you’re referring to.