African Paediatric Fellowship Programme (APFP)

Overview

Pan-African specialist and subspecialist paediatric training at Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital for African doctors who return to strengthen child health services at home.

The programme

Training type

Clinical Fellowship (MMed/MPhil/PGDip and non-degree)

Duration

Varies by programme (26 specialty and subspecialty courses)

Start

Not stated on official page

Positions

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Accreditation

Not stated on official page

Department

Department of Paediatrics and Child Health

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

African citizen; medical doctor or allied health professional; programme not available in home country; nominated by home institution leadership; affiliated with an African university/government/public hospital; leave of absence with guaranteed employment on return; English proficiency at UCT level

International applicants

Only for citizens of African countries (not open to Asian applicants)

Visa support

Not stated on official page

Licence requirement

Not stated on official page

How to apply

Deadline

Applications open all year round

Application method

Apply via APFP; enquiries apfp@uct.ac.za

Funding

Funding

Not stated on official page

Official sources