WFSA Paediatric Anaesthesia Training In Africa (PATA) Fellowship for Nigerian Students 2024


The Paediatric Anaesthesia Training in Africa (PATA) Fellowship, Abuja, Nigeria is offering two 12-month paediatric anaesthesia fellowship positions starting September 2024. Fellows will work at the Department of Anaesthesia at National Hospital Abuja. Teaching will be provided by local faculty and visiting specialists.

PATA is locally led and supported by the WFSA, the Nigerian Society of Anaesthetists and experienced partners from the global surgery and anaesthesia space including Smile Train and the Vanderbilt University Medical Centre.

Vanderbilt University Information

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WFSA Paediatric Anaesthesia Training In Africa (PATA) Fellowship for Nigerian Students 2024 Established in 1873, Vanderbilt University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Nashville (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Tennessee. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Vanderbilt University is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Vanderbilt University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 146 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 10-20% making this US higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Must be registered and practicing medical practitioners in their country of origin.
  • Must have completed residency training in Anaesthesia.
  • Must have a keen interest in paediatric anaesthesia and in teaching.
  • Must be supported in their application by their own national anaesthesiology society which must be a member society of the WFSA.
  • Must be supported in their application by their head of department or hospital management.
  • Must be returning to their home country to a recognised post.
  • Should ideally be working in a teaching hospital.

Offered Benefits

  • The successful applicants will receive funding to cover tuition, accommodation and subsistence living expenses.

Application Process

Go to World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists(WFSA) on to apply
  • Apply through the Online Application Platform. Select ‘Start application’ under the ‘All other WFSA Awards’ icon. On the next page, select Chapter ‘Fellowships’ and Category ‘PATA Abuja Fellowship 2024’. 
  • Eligible candidates will be interviewed for the position.
  • Successful applicants will be informed by 1 June 2024 via email.
  • Successful applicants must confirm their intention to take up the scholarship within 3 days of notification. Failure to do so will result in the scholarship being offered to the next applicant.

Required Documents:

  • Curriculum vitae
  • Letter of recommendation from the applicant’s national anaesthesiology society
  • Letter of recommendation from the applicant’s head of department or hospital management
  • Copy of medical degree
  • Copy of specialist anaesthesiology qualification
  • Certificate of registration with the medical board or council of the participant’s country
  • Current practicing licence from the medical board or council of the participant’s country
  • Copy of photograph page of passport
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