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

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COSECSA Scientific Conference

Theme
"Timely Response to Current and Emerging Surgical Challenges on the Continent"
Dates: 5th to 8th December, 2022
For More Details Contact
Email: 2022conference@cosecsa.org

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December 2022 Events in Namibia
December 3rd-4th : Council meetings
December 5th-6th : FCS Clinical/Viva Exams
December 7th : AGM/Graduation Ceremony
December 8th-9th: Scientific Conference

2022 Exam Dates

1. MCS & FCS Part I (Written) exams: 7th September, Wednesday.

2. MCS Part II (OSCE) exams: 17th and 18th November - Thursday and Friday

3. All FCS Part II (Clinical/Oral) exams: 5th and 6th of 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.

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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, Cardiothoracic Surgery (all 5 years training), Neurosurgery (6 years training) and a sub-specialty qualification in Orthopaedic Surgery (Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery – 2 Years).

COSECSA Latest News

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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.