PAEDIATRIC SURGERY

Welcome to the SIGAf paediatric surgery community.

Introduction

The SIGAf sub community in paediatric surgery has a variety of aims and priorities.

They include:

  1. Advancing the field: The group will work to advance the field of paediatric surgery in Africa by promoting research, developing new clinical practices, and advocating for policy changes that benefit patients and practitioners.
  2. Providing education and resources: We aim to provide education and resources to healthcare providers, patients, and the public to promote better understanding of paediatric surgery, and to improve the quality of care provided.
  3. Supporting professional development: We aim to support the professional development of future paediatric surgeons, by offering opportunities for continuing education, networking, and mentorship.
  4. Promoting collaboration in Africa: We will work to promote collaboration between healthcare providers, researchers, and other stakeholders in the field to facilitate the sharing of knowledge and best practices, and to foster innovation.

Activities by the SIGAf paediatric surgery community so far.

Education.

Principles of Paediatric Surgical Care

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Mentorship

How to become an Paediatric Surgeon in the United Kingdom

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Research

None published yet, two projects ongoing.

Please contact the specialty lead for more detail about the research projects in the group.

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