TRAINING SURGEONS IN AFRICA:

Candidates for surgical training at PACCS centers must be African graduates of recognized medical schools and be unashamed followers of Jesus Christ.  Those who are admitted undergo training at one of several well-established Christian hospitals in Africa with well organized surgical services, under the direction of experienced, board-certified surgeons.  The training program includes four years of clinical and academic study, spiritual and ethical training, a systematic study program of major, current, surgical textbooks, monthly, written case reports or research projects, operative log-books, weekly teaching conferences, direct supervision of preoperative and post-operative care, hands-on training in the operating room under supervision by board-certified surgeons, opportunities to attend international medical and surgical conferences, and yearly, in- service examinations.