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Neurosurgery Residency Programme (Membership and Fellowship)

Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons

⌖ Accra · Ghana

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DECISION SUMMARY

Key facts at a glance

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Eligibility
Non-Ghanaian specialists trained abroad submit a written application to the Rector's Office, with evidence of qualifications and a detailed CV, for vetting by the faculties.
Funding
The official page does not publish funding or salary details.
Deadline
College-wide timetable: fellowship admissions round I 1–28 March and round II 1–28 September; membership admissions 1–28 April.
Duration
Confirm with programme
Hands-on status
Confirm clinical privileges directly with the host.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

The GCPS Faculty of Neurosurgery runs a two-part (membership then fellowship) residency programme, with a downloadable curriculum and clinical assessment form.

Infectious, congenital, oncologic, traumatic, autoimmune, degenerative, demyelinating and cosmetic neurological problems amenable to surgery or other interventions.

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Official GCPS neurosurgery faculty pageLast checked 8 Oct 2026
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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK

What the official evidence currently supports.

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International eligibility

Non-Ghanaian specialists trained abroad submit a written application to the Rector's Office, with evidence of qualifications and a detailed CV, for vetting by the faculties.

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Training level & pathway

Two-tier residency: membership (after two years of house-officer rotations and one year as a medical officer, or directly after housemanship for top graduates and priority specialties) then fellowship; neurosurgery admits may proceed to fellowship directly after membership training.

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Participation / hands-on scope

Infectious, congenital, oncologic, traumatic, autoimmune, degenerative, demyelinating and cosmetic neurological problems amenable to surgery or other interventions.

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Medical registration & licensing

Full registration with the Medical and Dental Council of Ghana, in good standing, is required.

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Language requirement

No programme-specific language score is recorded in the cited profile. Confirm the clinical working language and any formal test requirement.

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Visa & work authorisation

Visa, sponsorship and work-right requirements are appointment-specific and must be confirmed with the institution.

NeuroSurgFellow does not guarantee admission, licensing, visas, employment, funding or operative privileges. Requirements may change by intake and appointment.

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DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY

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APPLICATION TIMELINE & ROUTE

Plan the application.

Application status
Current availability unconfirmed
Commencement
Fellowship training starts 1 July (round I) or 1 January (round II); membership training starts 1 September.
Duration
Confirm with programme
Positions
Not published
Application route
Apply online for membership or fellowship (residency) through the GCPS Residency Information System.
Standalone deadline
College-wide timetable: fellowship admissions round I 1–28 March and round II 1–28 September; membership admissions 1–28 April.
Official contact
neurosurgery@gcps.edu.gh
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ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Published entry requirements.

Clinical or academic eligibility

Residents must demonstrate competency at membership level before progressing to fellowship level; see the faculty curriculum for entry requirements.

Training level

Two-tier residency: membership (after two years of house-officer rotations and one year as a medical officer, or directly after housemanship for top graduates and priority specialties) then fellowship; neurosurgery admits may proceed to fellowship directly after membership training.

Funding and support

The official page does not publish funding or salary details.

Benefits, fees & relocation

Benefits not published in this profile. College-wide residency fee GHS 11,152.00 (also listed as USD 14,870.00) per the official fees page. Insurance details are not published. Accommodation support is not published.

Application documents

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Licence, examinations, language & visa

Full registration with the Medical and Dental Council of Ghana, in good standing, is required. College membership and fellowship examinations are held in March (apply 1 October–7 January) and September (apply 1 May–28 June), with logbook submission. Language requirements are not published. Visa and work-authorisation requirements need direct confirmation.

HOST INSTITUTION

Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons

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SOURCE & VERIFICATION

Official programme information.

Source
Official GCPS neurosurgery faculty page
Coverage
Official programme or institutional starting point
Last checked
8 Oct 2026
Editorial status
Source-linked profile
Programme lead
Not recorded
Accreditation / recognition
Not recorded · confirm with the host or accreditor
Planned editorial review
8 Apr 2027
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BEFORE YOU APPLY

Confirm the details
that affect your move.

  1. Is the stated intake still open?
  2. Are international graduates eligible?
  3. Does the role include hands-on clinical privileges?
  4. Which licence, visa and language requirements apply?
  5. What salary, fees, insurance and relocation costs apply?