Examinations & Training
COSECSA is leading the training of surgeons in the Sub-Saharan region. Our surgeons are trained to the highest possible standards and, once qualified, are encouraged to increase their knowledge and skills by means of continued research, conferences, meetings and reading.
A video showing each step of the COSECSA examination process is available here.
COSECSA currently has 2 programmes:
| The Membership | A certificate of competence in surgery at General Medical Officer Grade (2 years training). |
| The Fellowship | A specialist qualification in General, Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery, Urology, Paediatric Surgery, Otorhinolaryngology or Plastic Surgery (5 years training) |
Fee Structure
| MCS | Programme EntryFee US$250 |
| Examination Fee US$250 | |
| Repeat Exam Fee US$100 | |
| FCS | Programme Entry Fee US$300 |
| Examination Fee US$500 | |
| Repeat Exam Fee US$200 | |
| COURSES | Registered Trainees US$100 |
| Non Registered Participants US$200 | |
| SPECIALIST | REGISTER Entry Fee (plus Graduation Fee) US$500 |
| ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION | US$60 |
For more information on our training programmes, please contact :
cosecsa@ecsa.or.tz