Subspecialty fellowship by location
Cleft fellowship
in Africa.
4 source-led programme profiles in Africa, at 4 institutions. Cleft lip and palate surgery within multidisciplinary care. Compare formats, application status and official sources before applying.
Programme list
Cleft programmes in Africa
Programmes with an upcoming cycle are listed first. Listings do not establish current vacancies.
- 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
- 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
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How many cleft fellowships are listed in Africa?
PlasticFellow currently lists 4 source-backed cleft programme profiles in Africa, hosted by 4 institutions across 0 countries. This is a verified directory of documented routes, not a complete census of every training opportunity.
What types of cleft training are available in Africa?
Listed formats: clinical fellowship (2), short-term training (2). Observerships and short courses do not grant hands-on operating rights; check each profile for the supervised role it describes.
Are these cleft fellowships recruiting now?
0 of these profiles list an upcoming application cycle, 0 show a passed deadline and 4 have no confirmed intake. Confirm current vacancies, dates and eligibility with the official source linked on each profile.
Can international surgeons apply for cleft fellowships in Africa?
Eligibility differs by host. Medical registration, language, visa and supervision rules decide whether a visiting surgeon can operate. Each profile states what its official source publishes about international applicants; confirm directly with the programme before applying.
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