Paediatric Anaesthesia Training in Africa (PATA) Fellowship, Nigeria
Deadline: 15th of May, 2023
Two 12-month Paediatric Anaesthesia Fellowship opportunities will be available starting in September 2023 through Paediatric Anaesthesia Training in Africa (PATA), Abuja.mThe National Hospital Abuja’s Department of Anaesthesia will employ fellows. Teaching will be done by both local academics and other experts.
The WFSA, the Nigerian Society of Anaesthetists, and skilled partners from the international surgical and anesthesia area, such as Smile Train and the Vanderbilt University Medical Center, support and lead PATA locally.
To apply for this supported scholarship, please go here. The selected candidates will be given money to pay for their education, housing, and basic living costs. The preference will go to anesthesiologists who are still in their early careers.
Eligibility:
- 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.
Application:
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
- Letter 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
- Current practicing licence from the Medical board or council of the participant’s country
- Copy of photograph page of passport
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.
