COSECSA – College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa Skip to content Close 25th cosecsa scientific conference & graduation A Recap of the Annual COSECSA Events Celebrating Surgical Excellence in Burundi Click Here Scientific Journal RESEARCH Stay informed with the latest surgical research, innovations, and case studies from leading experts in the region. The East and Central African Journal of Surgery (ECAJS) serves as a platform for knowledge-sharing, fostering surgical excellence across Africa. •Access peer-reviewed studies. •Submit your research. What we do at COSECSA COSECSA is the largest Surgical Training Institution in Sub-Saharan Africa. We deliver a common Surgical Training programme with a Common Examination and an Internationally recognized Surgical Qualification. The College currently operates in 14 Member Countries in the Sub-Saharan region: Botswana, Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe and 10 Partner Countries: Angola, Cameroon, D.R Congo, Eswatini, Gabon, Lesotho, Madagascar, Niger, Somaliland and Togo. More about COSECSA Membership programme - MCS (ECSA) A certificate of competence in surgery at General Medical Officer Grade (2 years training). The membership examination is designed to assess understanding of the basic principles of surgery and a broad knowledge of surgery in general. Trainees register to work in institutions accredited by COSECSA and attend compulsory courses. Fellowship programme - FCS (ECSA) A specialty qualification in General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Urology, Paediatric Surgery, Otorhinolaryngology, Plastic Surgery(all 5 years training), Neurosurgery (6 years training) and sub-specialty qualification in Orthopaedic Surgery (Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery – 2 Years) and Cardiothoracic Surgery (3 Years). To qualify for admission to Cardiothoracic Surgery Programme, one must be a General Surgeon Latest News & Events 09 Apr Training Essential Neuro Workshop Mauritius 2026 Read More... 09 Apr Training UZICSS – Surgical Training and Symposium, May 2026 Read More... 17 Mar Training Certificate in Laparoscopic Surgery (CLS) Training Read More... 06 Mar Training Call for Applications: COSECSA Global Surgery Research Mentorship Program Read More... 25 Feb News Training Advanced Hip & Knee Arthroplasty Course – 2nd Edition Read More... 23 Feb News Machakos Workshop March 2026 Read More... view all news COSECSA Reach COSECSA Partners