COSECSA 2025
Pre-Conference Workshop
The Hugh Greenwood Neonatal Surgical Skills Course
The Oxford Research Training Course
Introduction to Global Surgery
Foundations in Minimal Access Surgery
November 29th 2025
Building Foundations in Minimal Access Surgery: Hands-on Training in the Principles of Laparoscopic Surgery (PLS)
What you'll gain:
Gain confidence in laparoscopic techniques
Practice on simulation platforms under expert guidance
Receive feedback from experienced local and international surgical faculty
Eligibility:
Open to surgical trainees and consultants from all specialties.
Workshop Format: Hands-on Training
Fees:
Free but limited to 12 participants; places will be allocated on first-come, first-served basis
How to apply:
Email: surgicalsimuk@gmail.com / info@uzicss.uz.ac.zw
Web: www.uzicss.uz.ac.zw / www.i-ssa.com
Fondamentals of Surgical Research Course & Manuscript Writing Workshop
Non-Technical Skills for Surgery in Variable Resource Context
December 6th-7th 2025
Location: King's Conference Centre, Bujumbura, Burundi
Who Can Apply:
Residents in General Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, and Plastic Surgery.
Faculty and trainers involved in surgical education
Members of the surgical team, including operating room nurses, anaesthesiologists, anaesthetist technicians, and allied health professionals involved in perioperative care
Workshop benefits:
Access to training materials on Learning Management Software
All meals and conference materials during the workshop will be covered for all selected participants.
Deadline for Applications: November 07, 2025
Application Requirements: To apply, please fill in the online registration form. Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to COSECSA residents and faculty.
Trauma Resuscitation in Kids (TRIK) Course
November 29th - 30th 2025
Location: King’s Conference Center, Bujumbura, Burundi
The world’s leading pediatric trauma course
Workshop Format: Lecture/Presentation, Hands-on Training, Group Activities/Breakout Sessions, Case Studies/Simulations
Course Faculty:
Sherif Emil, MD,CM McGill University Montreal, Canada
Garen Gripp, MD University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Canada
Robert Baird, MD,CM University of British Columbia Vancouver, Canada
Robert Finkelstein,MD,CM Weil Cornell Medicine New York, USA
Justina Seyi-Olajide, MD University of Lagos Lagos, Nigeria
Natalie Yanchar, MD University of Calgary Calgary, Canada
Supported by ROYAL COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS OF CANADA
Fee: 30$
WALANT (Wide Awake Local Anesthesia No Tourniquet) Surgical Workshop
November 28th - 29th 2025
The College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa (COSECSA) is pleased to announce the Pre-Conference WALANT (Wide Awake Local Anesthesia No Tourniquet) Surgical Workshop. This hands-on training will introduce surgical residents to the WALANT technique — a safe, cost-effective, and affordable approach particularly suited for low-resource settings.
Workshop Highlights:
Expert-led lectures and live demonstrations (including surgeries)
Practical, hands-on sessions
Case discussions and networking opportunities
Who Can Apply?
3rd, 4th, and 5th year residents in General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, and Plastic Surgery (2025).
Deadline for Applications: 30th September 2025
Sponsorship
A limited number of residents will be sponsored, covering:
Road travel to and from Bujumbura (public means)
Accommodation during the workshop and Meals on workshop days
Fees: Free
Hands-On Microsurgery Workshop
December 5th - 6th 2025
Location: King's Conference Centre, Bujumbura
Hosted by the University of Wisconsin • SHARE • COSECSA
Workshop Format: Lecture/Presentation, Hands-on Training, Group Activities/Breakout Sessions
Faculty:
Sam Poore, MD PhD
Amanda Gosman, MD
Suzanne Inchauste, MD
Brian Christie, MD MPH… and more
Key Details:
Participants: 20 spots available (priority given to senior residents)
Cost: Free of charge
Lodging: Complimentary hotel stay at King’s Conference Center for confirmed attendees
RSVP Deadline: 1 November 2025
Fees: Free
Simulare unilateral cleft training workshop
December 4th 2025
Participant recruitment is internal to Smile train
Fees: Free
Instructional Seminar On Fracture Related Infection
November 30th 2025
The workshop has been designed and will be delivered by a faculty who draw expertise from across the continents of Europe and Africa and who specialize in the management of bone and joint infection.
Workshop Format: Lecture/Presentation, Hands-on Training, Panel Discussion, Group Activities/Breakout Sessions, Case Studies/Simulations
What is ABJIN?
The African Bone and Joint Infection Network is a group focused on improving clinical expertise in diagnosing and managing Fracture Releated Infections
Course Highlights:
Practical Sessions: Hands-on workshops with world-leading faculty
Case-Based Learning: Insights from real-world cases in resource-limited settings
Networking: Opportunities to meet new colleagues and mentors
Collaboration: Sharing best practices and strengthening ties between African and global experts
Who Can Attend?
All surgical professionals involved in managing trauma and bone infection
Why Attend?
Gain practical, evidence-based strategies for preventing, diagnosing, and treating FRI with a focus on context-specific challenges
Fees: Free
Quick links
COSECSA AGM 2025
- Dates: November 30 – December 5, 2025
- Venue: Donatus Conference Center, Bujumbura, Burundi
- Phone: +257 69 86 02 02 | +257 62 17 00 00
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