Regional fellowship guide
Plastic surgery fellowship
in Africa.
9 source-led programme profiles at 9 institutions across 2 countries. Compare subspecialty routes, application status and official sources before applying.
By subspecialty
Subspecialty fellowships in Africa
Each page lists every documented programme for that subspecialty in this region.
By country
Countries in Africa
Recently reviewed
Plastic surgery programmes in Africa
Programmes with an upcoming cycle are listed first; open a country or subspecialty page for the full list.
- AO Fellowship — Plastic, Burns & Maxillofacial SurgeryAin Shams University Hospitals / AO Foundation · Cairo, EgyptShort-term training · Programme listed — intake not confirmed · Source reviewed 15 Oct 2026
- Post-Fellowship Training in Cleft CareCOSECSA / Smile Train / West African College of Surgeons · COSECSA-accredited plastic surgery training sites, Africa — multiple countriesClinical fellowship · Programme listed — intake not confirmed · Source reviewed 15 Oct 2026
- COSECSA–Smile Train Short-Term Exchange/Rotation ProgrammeCOSECSA / Smile Train · COSECSA-accredited plastic surgery training sites (East, Central and Southern Africa), Africa — multiple countriesShort-term training · Programme listed — intake not confirmed · Source reviewed 13 Oct 2026
- Specialised Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Training CoursesAin Shams University Hospitals — Department of Plastic, Burn and Maxillofacial Surgery · Cairo, EgyptShort-term training · Programme listed — intake not confirmed · Source reviewed 8 Oct 2026
- Advanced Cleft Surgery TrainingSmile Train Africa · Host centres in Nigeria, Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire, Africa — multiple countriesShort-term training · Programme listed — intake not confirmed · Source reviewed 29 Sep 2026
- Post-Fellowship Certification in Cleft Surgery (West Africa)Smile Train / West African College of Surgeons · Host centres in Nigeria, Ghana and Senegal, Africa — multiple countriesClinical fellowship · Programme listed — intake not confirmed · Source reviewed 29 Sep 2026
- Reconstructive Microsurgery FellowshipWits Donald Gordon Medical Centre / University of the Witwatersrand · Johannesburg, South AfricaClinical fellowship · Programme listed — intake not confirmed · Source reviewed 14 Aug 2026
- ISAPS Fellowship — Aesthetic Surgery, Cape TownISAPS / The Cosmetic Surgical Institute · Cape Town, South AfricaClinical fellowship · Deadline passed · Source reviewed 15 Oct 2026
- ISAPS Fellowship — Aesthetic Surgery, JohannesburgISAPS / Life Bedford Gardens Hospital & Melrose Surgical Centre · Johannesburg, South AfricaClinical fellowship · Deadline passed · Source reviewed 15 Oct 2026
How many plastic surgery fellowships are listed in Africa?
PlasticFellow currently lists 9 source-backed programme profiles in Africa, hosted by 9 institutions across 2 countries. This is a verified directory of documented routes, not a complete census.
What types of plastic surgery training are available in Africa?
Listed formats: clinical fellowship (5), short-term training (4). Observerships and short courses do not grant hands-on operating rights.
How do I find a subspecialty fellowship in Africa?
Start with the subspecialty pages for Africa, then open each country page for local licensing and eligibility notes. 0 of the 9 profiles currently list an upcoming application cycle; confirm vacancies with the official source on each profile.