WFSA Paediatric Anaesthesia Training Fellowship in Nigeria

Paediatric Anaesthesia Training in Africa (PATA), Abuja, is offering two 12-month Paediatric Anaesthesia Fellowship positions starting September 2023. Fellows will work at the Department of Anaesthesia at National Hospital Abuja. Teaching will be provided by local faculty and visiting specialists.

PATA is locally led and supported by the WFSA, the Nigerian Society of Anaesthetists, and experienced partners from the global surgery and anaesthesia space including Smile Train and the Vanderbilt University Medical Centre.

Applications are invited for this funded scholarship. The successful applicants will receive funding to cover tuition, accommodation and subsistence living expenses.

Preference will be given to young and upcoming anaesthesiologists.

Requirements

Must be registered and practicing medical practitioners in their country of origin.
Must have a keen interest in paediatric anaesthesia and teaching.
Must have completed residency training in Anaesthesia.
Must be supported in their application by their own national anaesthesiology society which must be a member society of the WFSA.
Must be supported in their application by their head of department or hospital management.
Must be returning to their home country to a recognised post.
Should ideally be working in a teaching hospital.

Method of Application:

Apply online application platform to register/login. Select Chapter ‘Fellowships’ and Category ‘PATA Abuja Fellowship 2023’.

The deadline for applications is the 15th of May 2023. Please complete your application form and upload the following documents:

Curriculum vitae
Letter of recommendation from the applicant’s national anaesthesiology society
Current practicing licence from the Medical board or council of the participant’s country
Copy of photograph page of passport
of recommendation from the applicant’s head of department or hospital management
Copy of medical degree
Copy of specialist anaesthesiology qualification
Certificate of registration with the Medical board or council of the participant’s country

Eligible candidates will be required to partake in an interview. Successful applicants will be informed by the 1st of June 2023 via email.

Successful applicants must confirm their intention to take up the scholarship within 3 days of notification. Failure to do so will result in the scholarship being offered to the next applicant.

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