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WACS EXAMINATIONS

The Faculty of Otorhinolaryngology, West African College of Surgeons announces a Postgraduate Diploma Course in Otolaryngology leading to the award of a Diploma Certificate of the College.

This is an 18-month course consisting of:

  1. Block I: Basic Science and foundations of Clinical Otolaryngology 3 Months
  2. Block II: Clinical Otolaryngology and E.N.T. Emergencies 9 Months
  3. Block III: Community E.N.T. and Prevention of Deafness 1 Month
  4. Block IV: Clinical Otorhinolaryngology 5 Months
The Block I would commence at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi, Ghana after which trainees would be posted to various accredited centres within the subregion for clinical training. After successful completion of the course, the Diplomate is expected to satisfactorily complete a six-month compulsory INTERNSHIP before the award of the Certificate.

Commencement:

The 2009/2010 Course shall commence with the Block I Programme at the Department of E. N. T., Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi, Ghana in 1st July 2009 Prerequisite: The course is open only to medically qualified persons who are fully registered to practice in member countries of the West African College of Surgeons, and who shall:
  1. have been in practice for at least two years after full registration, and
  2. be sponsored by governments, health institutions, or non-governmental organisations.


Course Fees:

The course fee is US$5,000.00 payable to the “West African College of Surgeons”. This is exclusive of travelling expenses, board and lodging, and books. An estimate of the total cost can be obtained from the College.

Method of Application:
Interested doctors should submit
  1. Letter of Application.
  2. Photocopies of relevant certificates,
  3. Letters of recommendation from two referees, and
  4. Letter of sponsorship or intention to sponsor


with an application fee of US$50.00 (or local equivalent) to:


Secretary General,
West African College of Surgeons,
6, Taylor Drive, Edmund Crescent,
P. M. B. 1067, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria.

The curriculum is available from the above address at US$10.00 (or local equivalent) a copy.

Closing date for Applications: 30th April, 2009. Further information can be obtained from the undersigned.


C. C. NWAWOLO, FWACS
Secretary General, WACS


 
         
         
 
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