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Additional surgical fellowships in South Africa

14 further official-source programme profiles in South Africa: clinical fellowships, research positions and observerships. Confirm current intake with each institution.

The main South Africa directory lists earlier programme records; the profiles below were added in October 2026.

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Sub-specialty Certificate in Gastroenterology (Surgery): Cert Gastroenterology(SA) Surg

Colleges of Medicine of South Africa (College of Surgeons)

Multiple accredited South African centres, South AfricaDigestive Surgery18 months in a numbered subspecialty trainee post (per CMSA requirements)

National sub-specialty certificate in surgical gastroenterology (colorectal, upper GI and HPB training units) awarded by the CMSA College of Surgeons after an exit examination of 6 clinical cases.

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Sub-specialty Certificate in Trauma Surgery: Cert Trauma Surgery(SA)

Colleges of Medicine of South Africa (College of Surgeons)

Multiple accredited South African centres, South AfricaTrauma & Acute Care18 months in a numbered subspecialty trainee post (per CMSA requirements)

National sub-specialty certificate in trauma surgery awarded by the CMSA College of Surgeons after an exit examination of one written paper and an oral.

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Surgical Gastroenterology Fellowship (Colorectal)

University of Cape Town · Division of General Surgery (Groote Schuur Hospital)

Cape Town, South AfricaColorectal Surgery2 years

Two-year HPCSA-registered sub-specialty fellowship in surgical gastroenterology with a colorectal focus. Exposure to colorectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease, open and laparoscopic colon and rectal resections, robotic rectal surgery

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Surgical Gastroenterology Fellowship (Upper GI)

University of Cape Town · Division of General Surgery (Groote Schuur Hospital)

Cape Town, South AfricaUpper GI Surgery2 years

Two-year HPCSA-registered sub-specialty fellowship in surgical gastroenterology with a upper gi focus. Upper GI pathology and procedures including diagnostic and interventional upper endoscopy (dilatation, endoscopic resection, Barrett's tr

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Surgical Gastroenterology Fellowship (Hepatobiliary (HPB))

University of Cape Town · Division of General Surgery (Groote Schuur Hospital)

Cape Town, South AfricaHPB Surgery2 years

Two-year HPCSA-registered sub-specialty fellowship in surgical gastroenterology with a hepatobiliary (hpb) focus. Hepatobiliary surgery track within the UCT Surgical Gastroenterology Fellowship.

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Trauma Surgery Fellowship

University of Cape Town · Division of General Surgery (Groote Schuur Hospital)

Cape Town, South AfricaTrauma & Acute Care1-2 years (trauma page); the fellowships overview lists 2 years with an MPhil degree

Specialised trauma surgery and surgical critical care training covering blunt and penetrating trauma, orthopaedic injuries, complex wounds, resuscitation, operative management and trauma critical care, with optional research.

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Breast and Endocrine Surgery Fellowship (breast track)

University of Cape Town · Division of General Surgery (Groote Schuur Hospital)

Cape Town, South AfricaBreast Surgery1-2 years, tailored to chosen exposure (breast, endocrine or both)

Tailored fellowship working with the UCT breast and endocrine team; optional MSc in Breast Surgery by dissertation. No HPCSA-recognised breast/endocrine fellowship or College exit exam exists; the unit is accredited for the European Board o

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Breast and Endocrine Surgery Fellowship (endocrine track)

University of Cape Town · Division of General Surgery (Groote Schuur Hospital)

Cape Town, South AfricaEndocrine Surgery1-2 years, tailored to chosen exposure (breast, endocrine or both)

Tailored fellowship working with the UCT breast and endocrine team; optional MSc in Breast Surgery by dissertation. No HPCSA-recognised breast/endocrine fellowship or College exit exam exists; the unit is accredited for the European Board o

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African Paediatric Fellowship Programme: Paediatric Surgery

University of Cape Town · African Paediatric Fellowship Programme (Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital)

Cape Town, South AfricaPaediatric Surgery

Training route for African paediatric specialists at UCT; Paediatric Surgery is listed among the specialty options, with fellows joining the clinical team at Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital or another affiliated centre.

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Trauma Surgery Fellowship

Stellenbosch University · Division of Surgery

Stellenbosch, South AfricaTrauma & Acute Care2 years

Two-year subspecialty fellowship offered by the Stellenbosch Division of Surgery in Trauma Surgery.

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Trauma Surgery Fellowship (HPCSA-registered sub-specialty)

University of the Witwatersrand · Department of Surgery

Johannesburg, South AfricaTrauma & Acute Care

Postgraduate fellowship training in trauma surgery within the Wits Department of Surgery; teaching platforms named on the page include private-sector trauma units at Milpark and Union Hospital.

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Gastrointestinal (GIT) Surgery Fellowship

University of the Witwatersrand · Department of Surgery

Johannesburg, South AfricaDigestive Surgery

Postgraduate sub-specialty fellowship training in gastrointestinal surgery in the Wits Department of Surgery, with Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre providing an extensive GIT training platform and the liver transplant unit contributing to

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