25th COSECSA Scientific Conference in Collaboration with Surgical Society of Burundi
AGM And Scientific Conference incorporating the COSECSA Examination and Graduation in partnership with the Surgical Society of Zimbabwe
Theme: Meeting the surgical needs in Africa through teaching and training.
Venue: Donatus Conference Center, Bujumbura, Burundi.
Dates:
- Council Meetings: 29th – 30th November 2025
- FCS Part II Exams: 1st – 2nd December 2025
- Graduation Ceremony: 3rd December 2025
- Scientific Conference: 4th – 5th December 2025
COSECSA 2024 CONFERENCE PROGRAMME
Proposed Hotels December Events | Bujumbura, Burundi.
| Hotel | Room Category | Day Rate - USD | LINK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roca Golf | Standard | 120.00 | https://rocagolfhotel.wordpress.com/ |
| Royal Palace | Standard | 80.00 | https://royalpalacehotel.biz/ |
| Martha Hotel | Standard | 100.00 | http://martha-hotel.com/ |
| Belair Hotel | Standard | 100.00 | Belair Hotel |
| City Hill | Standard | 90.00 | https://cityhillhotel.com/ |
| Hotel Club du lac Tanganyika | Standard | 100.00 | https://www.hotelclubdulac.com/en/ |
| Pearl Residence | Standard | 70.00 | Pearl Residence |
| Kiriri Garden | Standard | 140.00 | https://kiririgardenhotel.com/ |
Road to Bujumbura, Burundi 2025 COSECSA .
History of Zimbabwe with COSECSA
Zimbabwe is one of the 14 COSECSA Member countries. Zimbabwe has been an active member country with the following activities been conducted.
- Zimbabwe has 15 Accredited Hospitals.
- Zimbabwe has a total of 205 Fellows whose 156 are Fellows by Examination.
- Zimbabwe has a total of 117 surgeons who are on training currently.
Country Representatives & Coordinator
COSECSA-Zimbabwe is currently under the leadership of the two country representatives and one country coordinator namely:
- Dr. Bothwell Mbuwayesango
- Dr. Kusezweni Nduku
- Mrs. Neriser Sibanda
Pre-Conferences
ReSurge and COSECSA Microsurgery Train the Trainers WORKSHOP
Dates: 28 - 30 November 2024
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PRINCIPLES OF TOTAL HIP AND KNEE ARTHROPLASTY
Dates: 28 - 29 November, 2024
Time: 8:30am - 15:00pm
Registration Fee: USD 100
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PAEDIATRIC UROLOGY MULTIDISCIPLINARY COURSE
Location: Rainbow Towers Hotel Harare, Zimbabwe
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The Oxford Research Training Course
Location: Seminar Room 4, Department of Surgery Harare, Zimbabwe
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All interested must send an email to dennis.mazingi@reuben.ox.ac.uk
The Hugh Greenwood Neonatal Skills Course
Location: Seminar Room 4, Department of Surgery Harare, Zimbabwe
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All interested must send an email to dennis.mazingi@reuben.ox.ac.uk
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
COSECSA is now accepting abstracts for oral and poster presentations for the 24th COSECSA Scientific Conference. Authors are encouraged to submit abstracts that aligns with the below conference themes.
Theme: COSECSA at 25, Honoring the past and Propelling the Future of Surgical Training.
Please click on Submit Abstract Button to create an account, then proceed with abstract submission.
Abstract submission deadline is 30th September 2024
Rules and regulations
- Submission of an abstract constitutes a commitment by the presenting author to present their work if the abstract is accepted.
- You do not have to be COSECSA member to submit an abstract. However, if your abstract is accepted for presentation, the presenting author MUST make sure he/she registers to participate in the conference and pay conference registration fees according to the membership category.
- Abstracts submitted and accepted for the COSECSA Scientific Conference may not be presented at any other meeting.
- Word count for abstract text must be 600 or less.
- Authors submitting abstracts are responsible for ensuring that all authors listed on the abstract have been notified of the submission.
- Each abstract will be blind reviewed by the identified team of Reviews, and decisions to accept or reject abstracts rest with the Reviewers.
- You may review, modify, or withdraw your abstract any time before 30th October 2024, at 11:59 (EAT).
- Schedule for conference presentation will be determined by Technical Committee.