WFNS Rabat Reference Center for Training Young African Neurosurgeons

Overview

WFNS reference centre (since 2002) training young African neurosurgeons under the same conditions as Moroccan residents, leading to a national specialisation diploma (exam route) or a specialisation certificate.

The programme

Focus

General Neurosurgery

Training type

Specialist training programme

Duration

Full training 5 years; short-term training 6 months to 1 year

Start

Not stated on official page

Positions

Not stated on official page

Accreditation

WFNS Foundation reference centre; Mohammed V University

Department

Not stated on official page

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

MD or equivalent; citizen of a country with fewer than 1 neurosurgeon per million inhabitants; commitment to return home; recommendation from home-country university authorities (Head of Department, Dean or hospital Director).

International applicants

Yes — designed for African neurosurgeons from under-served countries

Visa support

Hassan II Foundation provides financial support for visa issuance

Licence requirement

Not stated on official page

How to apply

Deadline

Send application about one year before intended start

Application method

Mail/email fellowship application, recommendation letter(s), CV, medical diploma and photo to the Head of Department of Neurosurgery, CHU Rabat

Funding

Funding

WFNS Foundation fellowship of US$4,200 per year per trainee (via Hassan II Foundation), plus support for congress attendance, visa issuance and sickness

Official sources