ReSurge-COSECSA Scholarship Program 2021 for African Medical Students

Published: 04 Mar 2021 1,420 views

ReSurge International and the College of Surgeons of East, Central, and Southern Africa have developed a scholarship program to support final year COSECSA trainees to complete their Fellowship training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Approximately 30% of the global burden of disease is from surgical conditions and there is an estimated shortfall of more than 5 million reconstructive Plastic Surgery operations annually.

To help address this problem, ReSurge International and the College of Surgeons of East, Central, and Southern Africa (COSECSA) have developed a scholarship program to support Final year COSECSA trainees to complete their Fellowship training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

ReSurge-COSECSA Fellowship Training

Benefits of ReSurge-COSECSA Fellowship Training

 Each scholarship is worth $3,500. The number of awards will depend on quality of applications and available funds.

ReSurge-COSECSA Fellowship Training Courses

• Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Requirements for ReSurge-COSECSA Fellowship Training

1. The program is open to final year Plastic Surgery Trainees who are preparing to take the Fellowship – FCS examination in 2021.
2. The award should be used for Fellowship examination expenses, including the examination; examination travel; accommodation; graduation; and five-year membership dues to COSECSA.
3. The scholarship will be administered by the COSECSA Secretariat

Selection Process

Successful Applicants will be notified within 2 weeks

Application Deadline

How to Apply