East, Central and Southern Africa College of Physicians
ABOUT
Our mission is to improve standards of healthcare throughout East, Central and Southern Africa
We aim to improve access to well-trained physicians across the region by establishing a network of dedicated training centers and implementing an internationally recognized postgraduate medical qualification. The college will ultimately improve health outcomes for the region’s >200 million inhabitants, with a focus on expanding healthcare provision in centers serving the rural population.
Africa has
25%
Of the world’s disease burden
1.7%
Of the world’s doctor population
1%
Of the world’s financial resources for health
EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES
ECSACOP offers a new postgraduate medical qualification in Internal Medicine, for the region.
TRAINING
ECSACOP, in conjunction with regulatory authorities of member states, is mandated to accredit prospective training sites.
ACCREDITED INSTITUTIONS
Fellowship is currently open to any trained and licensed physician within the ECSACOP member states.
FELLOWSHIP