COSECSA – College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa

Slide 4

LATEST UPDATES

2022 COSECSA GRADUATION PHOTOS

Click here to access the photos

ethiopia-20233

Slide 3

LATEST UPDATES

2023 COSECSA Examinations' Dates

MCS and FCS Part I exams (Written Exams) - 6th September, Wednesday
MCS Part II (OSCE) exams - 9th and 10th November, Thursday and Friday
FCS Part II (Clinical/Oral) Exams - 4th and 5th December, Monday and Tuesday

What we do at COSECSA

COSECSA is the largest Surgical Training Institution in Sub-Saharan Africa. We deliver a common Surgical Training programme with a Common Examination and an Internationally recognized Surgical Qualification. Admission to the College is open to all registered medical practitioners who comply with the professional requirements for Admission.

Membership programme-mcs(ecsa)

A certificate of competence in surgery at General Medical Officer Grade (2 years training). The membership examination is designed to assess understanding of the basic principles of surgery and a broad knowledge of surgery in general. Trainees register to work in institutions accredited by COSECSA and attend compulsory courses.

Fellowship programme-FCS(ECSA)

A specialty qualification in General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Urology, Paediatric Surgery, Otorhinolaryngology, Plastic Surgery(all 5 years training), Neurosurgery (6 years training) and sub-specialty qualification in Orthopaedic Surgery (Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery – 2 Years) and Cardiothoracic Surgery (3 Years). To qualify for admission to Cardiothoracic Surgery Programme, one must be a General Surgeon

COSECSA Latest News

Launching New Laparoscopic Surgical Skills Training Courses

09Feb

News

Launching New Laparoscopic Surgical Skills Training Courses

2023 SmileTrain Exchange Programme Announcement

Job Opportunity

2022 GRADUATION CEREMONY PHOTOS

COSECSA Reach

The College currently operates in 14 countries in the Sub-Saharan region: Botswana, Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.