25% accept international graduates and 0% describe a visa route. 4 institutions, mostly in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban / Pietermaritzburg. Each listing links to the official page; confirm dates there.
Frequently asked questions
How many gynaecologic oncology fellowships are there in South Africa?
4 listings at 4 institutions.
Can international medical graduates apply?
1 of 4 say they accept international applicants and 0 describe a visa route (J-1, H-1B or work permit). Rules differ by programme and guarantee nothing.
When are the next application deadlines?
No upcoming deadline is recorded. Check each official source for the next intake.
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| Programme | Duration | Eligibility | Apply and deadline | Participant costs | Pay and funding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate in Gynaecological Oncology Subspecialist TrainingUniversity of Cape Town – Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology | Duration Not stated on official source Unverified | Eligibility Not stated on specialist directory profile UnverifiedInternational applicants Non-South African trainees may be considered but must qualify for registration to practise with the Health Professions Council of South Africa Unverified | Application method Not recorded UnverifiedDocuments Not recorded UnverifiedDeadline Expression of interest accepted by the department; no fixed deadline stated Unverified | Tuition / fees Not recorded UnverifiedApplication fee Not recorded Unverified | Stipend / salary Not recorded UnverifiedFunding Applicants are responsible for arranging their own funding UnverifiedScholarship Not recorded Unverified |
| Certificate in Gynaecological Oncology – Subspecialist TrainingUniversity of Cape Town – Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Groote Schuur Hospital | Duration Not stated on the official page Recorded; not reverified | Eligibility Read full valueObstetrics and Gynaecology specialist qualification equivalent to CMSA FCOG; eligibility for HPCSA registration; own funding; competitive departmental selection. Specialist after-hours duties are required according to the training field and funding arrangements International applicants Yes — the application guidance explicitly addresses non-South African trainees, for whom registration to practise in South Africa is essential Recorded; not reverified | Application method Read full valueSubmit an expression of interest to the field-specific departmental contact with CV, contact information, funding options and three referees; competitive appointment, with no current vacancy guaranteed Documents CV, contact details, proposed funding options, names and email/contact details of three referees Recorded; not reverifiedDeadline No application deadline published on the verified source; confirm current intake Recorded; not reverified | Tuition / fees Not stated on the official page Recorded; not reverifiedApplication fee Not recorded Unverified | Stipend / salary Not recorded UnverifiedFunding Applicants must arrange their own funding; a funded post is not promised Recorded; not reverifiedScholarship Not recorded Unverified |
| Gynaecological Oncology Fellowship Training ProgramUniversity of the Witwatersrand – Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology | Duration Not published; confirm with program Unverified | Eligibility Not stated on specialist directory profile UnverifiedInternational applicants Read full valueWits accepts foreign graduates as supernumerary registrars; subspecialty route requires a completed master's in the relevant specialty plus full HPCSA registration before starting (per Wits foreign postgraduate page). | Application method Not recorded UnverifiedDocuments Not recorded UnverifiedDeadline Foreign supernumerary applications: by 30 March for January start, by 30 September for July start (of the preceding year); confirm current cycle Unverified | Tuition / fees Not recorded UnverifiedApplication fee Not recorded Unverified | Stipend / salary Supernumerary (foreign) trainees receive no salary from the University, hospital or Gauteng Department of Health UnverifiedFunding Supernumerary (foreign) trainees receive no salary from the University, hospital or Gauteng Department of Health; local trainee funding not published UnverifiedScholarship Not recorded Unverified |
| Gynaecological Oncology Subspecialist FellowshipUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal / KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health | Duration 2 years; an additional DoH year applies to trainees appointed from regional service posts in the cited advert Unverified | Eligibility Read full valueCompleted specialist training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, FCOG or equivalent plus MMed for South African-trained specialists, HPCSA specialist registration/registrability, interview and release from service or sufficient documented funding. International applicants Read full valueThe cited advert includes South African and foreign-qualified specialists, subject to HPCSA registration/registrability and documented funding. Current intake availability is unconfirmed. | Application method Not recorded UnverifiedDocuments Not recorded UnverifiedDeadline Historical intake: applications closed 15 December 2025. A new application window is not established. Unverified | Tuition / fees Not recorded UnverifiedApplication fee Not recorded Unverified | Stipend / salary proof must cover university, CMSA, HPCSA and required course costs. No new scholarship or salary offer is established. UnverifiedFunding Read full valueTraining from an existing released DoH service post, full sponsorship or self-funding; proof must cover university, CMSA, HPCSA and required course costs. No new scholarship or salary offer is established. Scholarship proof must cover university, CMSA, HPCSA and required course costs. No new scholarship or salary offer is established. Unverified |
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ZAFCertificate in Gynaecological Oncology Subspecialist TrainingUniversity of Cape Town – Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology · Cape Town, South AfricaZAFCertificate in Gynaecological Oncology – Subspecialist TrainingUniversity of Cape Town – Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Groote Schuur Hospital · Cape Town, South AfricaDurban / Pietermaritzburg 1
ZAFGynaecological Oncology Subspecialist FellowshipUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal / KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health · Durban / Pietermaritzburg, South AfricaJohannesburg 1
ZAFGynaecological Oncology Fellowship Training ProgramUniversity of the Witwatersrand – Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology · Johannesburg, South Africa