Master of Medicine in Neurological Surgery (WFNS Training Centre)

Overview

Structured neurosurgery training programme (founded 1993) that has trained over 27 neurosurgeons from several African countries, leading to the UZ Master of Medicine (Neurological Surgery).

The programme

Focus

General Neurosurgery

Training type

Specialist training programme

Duration

5 years plus 1 mandatory year of supervised senior residency

Start

Normally January

Positions

Not stated on official page

Accreditation

University of Zimbabwe MNSG; WFNS training centre

Department

Not stated on official page

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

MBChB of UZ or another university of approved standard; completed internship and registration with the Health Professions Council of Zimbabwe; at least one year post-registration hospital experience.

International applicants

Yes — trainees from Mozambique, Zambia, Uganda, DRC, Namibia, Cameroon and Gambia have trained

Visa support

Not stated on official page

Licence requirement

Registration with the Health Professions Council of Zimbabwe

How to apply

Deadline

Not stated on official page

Application method

Official application forms through the Institute of Continuing Health Education, College of Health Sciences

Funding

Funding

Not stated on official page

Official sources