GCPS Fellowship in Paediatric Surgery

Programme overview

Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons senior-residency fellowship training in Paediatric Surgery, with Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital listed as an accredited fellowship training centre for this subspecialty. Curriculum and logbook published by the College.

Source intake statement at last review: Official college pages; current intake not confirmed (College announced fellowship admission for July 2026 start)

A published programme or position count does not establish a current vacancy.

Training and clinical exposure

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

International applicant assessment

Acceptance, medical registration and immigration are separate decisions. Clinical training does not automatically confer operative privileges.

Can international surgeons apply?

Eligibility unclear — confirm with the programmeCaptured from the official source listed below

Clinical role and hands-on restrictions

Supervised clinical training (senior residency)Captured from the official source listed below

Medical registration

Full Medical and Dental Council of Ghana registration requiredCaptured from the official source listed below

Language

EnglishCaptured from the official source listed below

Visa or work authorisation

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

Application timeline and contact

Application deadline

Admissions I: 28 March; Admissions II: 28 September (annually)Captured from the official source listed below

Commencement / intake

1 July or 1 JanuaryCaptured from the official source listed below

Application cycle

Fellowship Admissions I: applications 1-28 March, interviews April, results first week of June, training starts 1 July. Fellowship Admissions II: applications 1-28 September, interviews October, results first week of December, training starts 1 January.Captured from the official source listed below

Published positions — not remaining vacancies

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

How to apply

Online application on the GCPS RIS platform with mobile-money paymentCaptured from the official source listed below

Official programme contact

surgery@gcps.edu.gh; +233-24-369-0073Captured from the official source listed below

Eligibility and application documents

Published entry requirements

GCPS fellowship entry (general, per admissions page): one year post-membership work experience in Ghana at an accredited facility, GCPS-trained specialist, full Medical and Dental Council of Ghana registration; foreign-trained specialists need MDC specialist registration, equivalent of GCPS Membership and at least two years' specialist practice in Ghana; non-Ghanaians apply in writing to the Rector's Office for faculty vetting.Captured from the official source listed below

Application documents

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Benefits, funding and costs

Salary or funding

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Fees and upfront expenses

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Benefits and support

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Accommodation or relocation

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Unknown funding does not mean unpaid; unknown fees do not mean free. Confirm the written appointment terms before committing.

Host institution

Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital

Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra, Ghana hosts this official-source SurgFellow record in Paediatric Surgery. Listings do not imply endorsement or an open intake.