# \#community-service **URL:** https://hub.sadocs.co.za/tag/community-service/52.md [Latest](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/latest.md) · [Categories](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/categories.md) · [Tags](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/tags.md) --- ## [Mahikeng Provincial Hospital 2025](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/mahikeng-provincial-hospital-2025/5796)
**Author:** [@TaariqHassim](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/u/TaariqHassim)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2026, 12:15pm UTC](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/mahikeng-provincial-hospital-2025/5796 "2026-01-12T12:15:53Z")
Rural Allowance: Yes Doctors Quarters: Yes, cannot speak to the quality. Not always space Academics: Department dependant, generally little Supervision: Department dependant. Some usually available. In a lot of … --- ## [Swartland Hospital](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/swartland-hospital/431)
**Author:** [@SAdocs](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/u/SAdocs)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2026, 11:29am UTC](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/swartland-hospital/431 "2026-01-10T11:29:54Z")
CMSA Accreditations: None Rural Allowance: No Doctors Quarters: No comments yet. Academics: No comments yet. Supervision: No comments yet. Clinical Exposure: No comments yet. Departments worked in: Emerge… --- ## [Embekweni Hospital](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/embekweni-hospital/243)
**Author:** [@SAdocs](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/u/SAdocs)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2025, 3:03pm UTC](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/embekweni-hospital/243 "2025-10-26T15:03:30Z")
CMSA Accreditations: None Rural Allowance: Yes Doctors Quarters: No comments yet. Academics: There was no academic program in place. Onus is upon you to keep up academically. Supervision: Supervision varied, th… --- ## [General De La Rey Hospital](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/general-de-la-rey-hospital/5222)
**Author:** [@Terry](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/u/Terry)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2025, 6:38pm UTC](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/general-de-la-rey-hospital/5222 "2025-10-14T18:38:08Z")
CMSA Accreditations: None Rural Allowance: Yes Doctors Quarters: Yes. Academics: No consultant available on site. Grand rounds with hospital MO’s every week. Supervision: Varies from adequate to minimal, yo… --- ## [Abraham Esau Hospital (Calvinia)](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/abraham-esau-hospital-calvinia/435)
**Author:** [@SAdocs](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/u/SAdocs)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2025, 6:02pm UTC](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/abraham-esau-hospital-calvinia/435 "2025-08-28T18:02:56Z")
CMSA Accreditations: None Rural Allowance: Yes Doctors Quarters: No comments yet. Academics: There wasn’t routine academics but practical experience counts. Supervision: For two months it was myself and a senio… --- ## [Heidedal CHC](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/heidedal-chc/4785)
**Author:** [@Jancke](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/u/Jancke)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2025, 5:37pm UTC](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/heidedal-chc/4785 "2025-08-18T17:37:53Z")
Rural Allowance: None. Heidedal CHC is seen as a P2 facility by DOH. Doctors Quarters: Available via Pelonomi Hospital Although allied-CommServes and Interns of Pelonomi get preference Academics: At the CHC = mini… --- ## [Gugulethu CHC](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/gugulethu-chc/411)
**Author:** [@SAdocs](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/u/SAdocs)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2024, 9:15am UTC](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/gugulethu-chc/411 "2024-02-20T09:15:21Z")
CMSA Accreditations: None Rural Allowance: No Doctors Quarters: No comments yet. Academics: No comments yet. Supervision: No comments yet. Clinical Exposure: No comments yet. Departments worked in: Emerge… --- ## [Humansdorp Hospital](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/humansdorp-hospital/235)
**Author:** [@SAdocs](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/u/SAdocs)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2024, 7:18pm UTC](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/humansdorp-hospital/235 "2024-07-22T19:18:30Z")
CMSA Accreditations: None Rural Allowance: Yes Doctors Quarters: No comments yet. Academics: There is none Supervision: No supervision Clinical Exposure: You will see a lot of pathology and trauma and have t… --- ## [CMSA Approved Hospitals for Diploma Training](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/cmsa-approved-hospitals-for-diploma-training/4283)
**Author:** [@ivan-moller](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/u/ivan-moller)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2025, 7:44am UTC](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/cmsa-approved-hospitals-for-diploma-training/4283 "2025-06-05T07:44:01Z")
Not all community service hospitals and clinics, or public hospitals in general for that matter, are accredited for the practical experience requirements of CMSA Diplomas. The following is a list from the CMSA’s website … --- ## [Mowbray Maternity Hospital](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/mowbray-maternity-hospital/417)
**Author:** [@SAdocs](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/u/SAdocs)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2025, 10:16am UTC](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/mowbray-maternity-hospital/417 "2025-05-15T10:16:21Z")
CMSA Accreditations: Dip Obst(SA) Dip Obst(SA) DipPEC(SA) DipPEC(SA) Rural Allowance: No Doctors Quarters: No comments yet. Academics: Not much teaching. Supervision: You’re left on your own at certain times. … --- ## [I'm in commserve, what courses or examinations should I do?](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/im-in-commserve-what-courses-or-examinations-should-i-do/2916)
**Author:** [@SAdocs](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/u/SAdocs)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2024, 2:20am UTC](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/im-in-commserve-what-courses-or-examinations-should-i-do/2916 "2024-11-16T02:20:12Z")
Community service can look very different for different doctors. Some find themselves in academic institutions with a great academic focus and encouragement, while most find themselves with little to no academic supervi… --- ## [Klerksdorp Hospital](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/klerksdorp-hospital/395)
**Author:** [@SAdocs](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/u/SAdocs)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 9:12pm UTC](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/klerksdorp-hospital/395 "2024-11-07T21:12:24Z")
CMSA Accreditations: DCH(SA) DCH(SA) Dip Obst(SA) Dip Obst(SA) DA(SA) DA(SA) DipPEC(SA) DipPEC(SA) Dip Ophth(SA) Dip Ophth(SA) Dip Int Med(SA) Dip Int Med(SA) H Dip Orth(SA) Rural Allowance: No Doctors Quarters: … --- ## [Dr Harry Surtie Regional Hospital](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/dr-harry-surtie-regional-hospital/436)
**Author:** [@SAdocs](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/u/SAdocs)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2024, 10:06am UTC](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/dr-harry-surtie-regional-hospital/436 "2024-02-20T10:06:20Z")
CMSA Accreditations: DipPEC(SA) DipPEC(SA) Rural Allowance: No Doctors Quarters: No DQs. Academics: There is no academics at all. Supervision: Department dependent. Paeds and obgyn have excellent consultants. … --- ## [Springbok (Dr Van Niekerk) Hospital](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/springbok-dr-van-niekerk-hospital/434)
**Author:** [@SAdocs](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/u/SAdocs)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2024, 10:03am UTC](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/springbok-dr-van-niekerk-hospital/434 "2024-02-20T10:03:31Z")
CMSA Accreditations: None Rural Allowance: Yes Doctors Quarters: No comments yet. Academics: No comments yet. Supervision: No comments yet. Clinical Exposure: No comments yet. Departments worked in: Emerg… --- ## [Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Hospital](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/robert-mangaliso-sobukwe-hospital/433)
**Author:** [@SAdocs](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/u/SAdocs)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2024, 10:02am UTC](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/robert-mangaliso-sobukwe-hospital/433 "2024-02-20T10:02:50Z")
CMSA Accreditations: None Rural Allowance: No Doctors Quarters: No comments yet. Academics: No comments yet. Supervision: Terrible supervision. Clinical Exposure: No comments yet. Departments worked in: S… --- ## [Paarl Hospital CS](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/paarl-hospital-cs/420)
**Author:** [@SAdocs](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/u/SAdocs)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2024, 9:44am UTC](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/paarl-hospital-cs/420 "2024-02-20T09:44:08Z")
CMSA Accreditations: DCH(SA) DCH(SA) Dip Obst(SA) Dip Obst(SA) DA(SA) DA(SA) DipPEC(SA) DipPEC(SA) Dip HIV Man(SA) Dip HIV Man(SA) Dip Int Med(SA) Dip Int Med(SA) Rural Allowance: No Doctors Quarters: No commen… --- ## [Vredendal Hospital](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/vredendal-hospital/432)
**Author:** [@SAdocs](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/u/SAdocs)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2024, 10:01am UTC](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/vredendal-hospital/432 "2024-02-20T10:01:28Z")
CMSA Accreditations: None Rural Allowance: Yes Doctors Quarters: No comments yet. Academics: "The MOs know a lot. But it’s always a good idea to read up on topics yourself for further consolidation and have the la… --- ## [Lapa Munnik Hospital](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/lapa-munnik-hospital/429)
**Author:** [@SAdocs](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/u/SAdocs)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2024, 9:58am UTC](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/lapa-munnik-hospital/429 "2024-02-20T09:58:16Z")
CMSA Accreditations: None Rural Allowance: Yes Doctors Quarters: No comments yet. Academics: There is no teaching. Any learning is self-driven via additional reading or courses. Supervision: The clinical manage… --- ## [Hermanus Hospital](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/hermanus-hospital/428)
**Author:** [@SAdocs](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/u/SAdocs)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2024, 9:55am UTC](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/hermanus-hospital/428 "2024-02-20T09:55:39Z")
CMSA Accreditations: None Rural Allowance: Yes Doctors Quarters: No comments yet. Academics: Weekly meetings in the boardroom with presentations on pre-selected topics. Monthly M&Ms. Specialists from Worcester Hos… --- ## [Caledon Hospital](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/caledon-hospital/427)
**Author:** [@SAdocs](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/u/SAdocs)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2024, 9:53am UTC](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/caledon-hospital/427 "2024-02-20T09:53:08Z")
CMSA Accreditations: None Rural Allowance: Yes Doctors Quarters: No comments yet. Academics: Outreach is provided by paediatrics, orthopaedics, obstetrics and gynaecology and psychiatry. Supervision: You are on… --- ## [Murraysburg Hospital](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/murraysburg-hospital/426)
**Author:** [@SAdocs](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/u/SAdocs)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2024, 9:51am UTC](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/murraysburg-hospital/426 "2024-02-20T09:51:17Z")
CMSA Accreditations: None Rural Allowance: No Doctors Quarters: No comments yet. Academics: There are no senior doctors on site, you can phone George Hospital for advice. There are regular M&Ms that are presented … --- ## [Beaufort West Hospital](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/beaufort-west-hospital/425)
**Author:** [@SAdocs](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/u/SAdocs)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2024, 9:49am UTC](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/beaufort-west-hospital/425 "2024-02-20T09:49:47Z")
CMSA Accreditations: DipPEC(SA) DipPEC(SA) Rural Allowance: Yes Doctors Quarters: No comments yet. Academics: No comments yet. Supervision: No comments yet. Clinical Exposure: No comments yet. Departments … --- ## [Knysna Hospital](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/knysna-hospital/424)
**Author:** [@SAdocs](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/u/SAdocs)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2024, 9:48am UTC](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/knysna-hospital/424 "2024-02-20T09:48:55Z")
CMSA Accreditations: DipPEC(SA) DipPEC(SA) Dip HIV Man(SA) Dip HIV Man(SA) Rural Allowance: No Doctors Quarters: No comments yet. Academics: “M&Ms Weekly academic meetings Twice weekly consultant ward rounds … --- ## [Harry Comay TB Hospital](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/harry-comay-tb-hospital/423)
**Author:** [@SAdocs](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/u/SAdocs)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2024, 9:47am UTC](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/harry-comay-tb-hospital/423 "2024-02-20T09:47:18Z")
CMSA Accreditations: None Rural Allowance: No Doctors Quarters: No comments yet. Academics: It was during Covid but we tried having monthly tutorials/M&M meeting etc. Supervision: Wonderful supervision during d… --- ## [George Hospital](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/george-hospital/422)
**Author:** [@SAdocs](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/u/SAdocs)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2024, 9:46am UTC](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/george-hospital/422 "2024-02-20T09:46:03Z")
CMSA Accreditations: DCH(SA) DCH(SA) Dip Obst(SA) Dip Obst(SA) DA(SA) DA(SA) Dip Ophth(SA) Dip Ophth(SA) H Dip Orth(SA) Rural Allowance: No Doctors Quarters: No comments yet. Academics: No comments yet. Supe… --- ## [Ceres Hospital](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/ceres-hospital/421)
**Author:** [@SAdocs](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/u/SAdocs)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2024, 9:45am UTC](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/ceres-hospital/421 "2024-02-20T09:45:21Z")
CMSA Accreditations: None Rural Allowance: Yes Doctors Quarters: No comments yet. Academics: Outreaches are done by Worcester consultants once a month. There’s also teachings/ presentations. There’s monthly m&ms.… --- ## [Vanguard CHC](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/vanguard-chc/419)
**Author:** [@SAdocs](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/u/SAdocs)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2024, 9:27am UTC](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/vanguard-chc/419 "2024-02-20T09:27:51Z")
CMSA Accreditations: None Rural Allowance: No Doctors Quarters: No comments yet. Academics: The doctors had their own academic meetings that were self-driven. Most of those doctors have now resigned. Supervision: … --- ## [Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/red-cross-war-memorial-childrens-hospital/418)
**Author:** [@SAdocs](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/u/SAdocs)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2024, 9:26am UTC](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/red-cross-war-memorial-childrens-hospital/418 "2024-02-20T09:26:17Z")
CMSA Accreditations: DCH(SA) DCH(SA) DipPEC(SA) DipPEC(SA) Rural Allowance: No Doctors Quarters: No comments yet. Academics: Multiple tutorials, opportunities to participate in research, opportunities to draft p… --- ## [Mitchells Plain Hospital](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/mitchells-plain-hospital/416)
**Author:** [@SAdocs](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/u/SAdocs)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2024, 9:23am UTC](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/mitchells-plain-hospital/416 "2024-02-20T09:23:19Z")
CMSA Accreditations: DCH(SA) DCH(SA) DA(SA) DA(SA) DipPEC(SA) DipPEC(SA) Dip Int Med(SA) Dip Int Med(SA) Rural Allowance: No Doctors Quarters: No comments yet. Academics: Amazing teaching on rounds and weekly … --- ## [Mitchells Plain CHC](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/mitchells-plain-chc/415)
**Author:** [@SAdocs](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/u/SAdocs)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2024, 9:21am UTC](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/mitchells-plain-chc/415 "2024-02-20T09:21:47Z")
CMSA Accreditations: None Rural Allowance: No Doctors Quarters: No comments yet. Academics: I wasnt aware that there were any academic program at the CHC. Supervision: No comments yet. Clinical Exposure: No … [Next page](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/tag/community-service/52.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=community-service)