The COSECSA Clinical Examinations, Annual General Meeting (AGM), Graduation Ceremony, and Scientific Conference will take place in Burundi from 30th November to 5th December 2025.
Join us for an exciting and impactful week of professional development, learning, and celebration of achievements in surgical training across the region.
A MESSAGE FROM THE INCOMING PRESIDENT
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.
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.
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
Latest News & Events
NYU Langone International Visiting Program in Orthopedics
NYU Langone International Visiting Program in Orthopedics NYU Langone invites orthopedics surgeons world wide for their visiting program. The program takes...
Read More
The EFAS Global Principles of Foot & Ankle SurgeryCourse
The European Foot & Ankle Society (EFAS) is hosting its first bilingual (English & Portuguese) surgical course in the COSECSA...
Read More
A Message from the Incoming COSECSA President
Message from the Incoming COSECSA President I am honored to speak to you all as your incoming President of COSECSA...
Read More
2025 ACS-COSECSA Women Scholars Program
The ACS-COSECSA Women Scholars Program is now open for applications! This initiative supports senior female surgical trainees preparing for the...
Read More
Prof. Sean Tierney Training Fellowship Grant
The RCSI Professor Sean Tierney Training Fellowship Grant is now open to receive applications Description The Professor Sean Tierney Training...
Read MoreCOSECSA Reach
COSECSA Partners
