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FCS (ECSA) Information

A specialty qualification in General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Urology, Paediatric Surgery, Otorhinolaryngology, Plastic Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery (all 5 years training), Neurosurgery (6 years training), a sub-specialty qualification in Orthopaedic Surgery (Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery – 2 Years) and a super-specialty in Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery and Endoscopy.

COSECSA Overall Curriculum

FCS General Surgery

The Fellowship training and examination in general surgery leads to the qualification of Fellow of the College of Surgeons of East Central and Southern Africa, FCS Gen (ECSA). For more information on training and the examination See the following important documents;

FCS General Surgery Curriculum

FCS Orthopaedics Surgery

The Fellowship training and examination in orthopaedic surgery leads to the qualification of Fellow of the College of Surgeons of East Central and Southern Africa, FCS Orth (ECSA).For more information on training and the examination See the following important documents;

FCS Orthopaedic Surgery Curriculum

FCS Paediatric Surgery

Fellowship training and examination in Paediatric Surgery leads to the qualification of Fellow of the College of Surgeons of East Central and Southern Africa, FCS Paed (ECSA).For more information on training and the examination See the following important documents;

FCS Paediatric SUrgery Regulations and Syllabus

FCS Plastic Surgery

Fellowship training and examination in Plastic Surgery leads to the qualification of Fellow of the College of Surgeons of East Central and Southern Africa, FCS Plas (ECSA). For more information on training and the examination See the following important documents;

FCS Plastic Surgery Regulations and Syllabus

FCS Urologic Surgery

The Fellowship training and examination in Urological Surgery leads to the qualification of Fellow of the College of Surgeons of East Central and Southern Africa, FCS Urol (ECSA). For more information on training and the examination See the following important documents;

FCS Urologic Surgery Regulations and Syllabus

FCS Neurosurgery

The Fellowship training and examination in Neurosurgery leads to the qualification of Fellow of the College of Surgeons of East Central and Southern Africa, FCS Neuro (ECSA). For more information on training and the examination See the following important documents;

FCS Neurosurgery Regulations and Syllabus

FCS Otorhinolaryngology Surgery

The Fellowship training and examination in Otorhinolaryngology leads to the qualification of Fellow of the College of Surgeons of East Central and Southern Africa, FCS Orl (ECSA). For more information on training and the examination See the following important documents;

FCS Otorhinolaryngology Surgery Regulations and Syllabus

Sub/Super-Specialties

FCS Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery

The Fellowship training and examination in Paediatric Orthopaedic surgery leads to the qualification of Fellow of the College of Surgeons of East Central and Southern Africa, FCS Paed-Ortho (ECSA). To qualify for admission to this programme one must be an Orthopaedic Surgeon from any recognized institution. For more information on training and the examination See the following important documents; 

FCS Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery

FCS Cardiothoracic Surgery

The Fellowship training and examination in Cardiothoracic surgery leads to the qualification of Fellow of the College of Surgeons of East Central and Southern Africa, FCS CTS (ECSA). To qualify for admission to this programme one must be a General Surgeon from any recognized institution. For more information on training and the examination See the following important documents;

FCS Cardiothoracic Surgery

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