OBGYN Fellowship in Africa

Compare 47 OB-GYN fellowship and subspecialty training programs in 11 countries in South Africa, Egypt, Nigeria, Kenya and East and West Africa. Top pathways: Gynecologic Oncology (19), Maternal–Fetal Medicine (10), Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility (8). Every listing links to its official source.

47 programs11 countries18 open to international applicants

OBGYN fellowships by country in Africa

Specialties in Africa

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Featured OBGYN fellowships in Africa

South Africa · Cape Town

MPhil in Gynaecological Oncology (subspecialty programme)

Stellenbosch University – Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (Tygerberg Hospital)

SpecialtyGynecologic Oncology
Duration2 years full-time (4 years part-time)
DeadlineEntry is via application for a Western Cape senior registrar post (adve…
InternationalConfirm eligibility
South Africa · Cape Town

MPhil in Reproductive Medicine (subspecialty programme)

Stellenbosch University – Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (Tygerberg Hospital)

SpecialtyReproductive Endocrinology & Infertility
Duration2 years full-time (4 years part-time)
DeadlineEntry is via application for a Western Cape senior registrar post (adve…
InternationalConfirm eligibility
Ghana · Accra

Fellowship in Reproductive Health & Family Planning

Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons – Faculty of Obstetrics & Gynaecology (accredited training centres)

SpecialtyComplex Family Planning
DurationVaries by programme design (GCPS Rules & Regulations); confirm track-specific length with the Faculty of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
DeadlineFellowship Admissions I: applications 1–28 March (training starts 1 Jul…
InternationalMay be considered
Ghana · Accra

Fellowship in Advanced General Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons – Faculty of Obstetrics & Gynaecology (accredited training centres)

SpecialtyGeneral & Global OB-GYN
DurationVaries by programme design (GCPS Rules & Regulations); confirm track-specific length with the Faculty of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
DeadlineFellowship Admissions I: applications 1–28 March (training starts 1 Jul…
InternationalMay be considered
Ghana · Accra

Fellowship in Gynaecological Oncology

Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons – Faculty of Obstetrics & Gynaecology (accredited training centres)

SpecialtyGynecologic Oncology
DurationVaries by programme design (GCPS Rules & Regulations); confirm track-specific length with the Faculty of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
DeadlineFellowship Admissions I: applications 1–28 March (training starts 1 Jul…
InternationalMay be considered
Ethiopia · Addis Ababa

Family Planning Fellowship

St. Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College (SPHMMC) – Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

SpecialtyComplex Family Planning
Duration2 years
DeadlineAnnual departmental announcement (2023 cycle: applications 22 May–30 Ju…
InternationalConfirm eligibility
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Ethiopia · Addis Ababa

Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship

St. Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College (SPHMMC) – Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

SpecialtyGynecologic Oncology
Duration2 years
DeadlineAnnual departmental announcement (2023 cycle: applications 22 May–30 Ju…
InternationalConfirm eligibility
Egypt · Alexandria

ESGO-accredited Fellowship Training in Gynaecological Oncology

El Shatby Maternity University Hospital

SpecialtyGynecologic Oncology
DurationMinimum 2 and at most 3 clinical years full-time equivalent per ESGO curriculum; confirm local programme length
DeadlineNo central deadline; contact the centre directly for a local fellowship…
InternationalConfirm eligibility
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Egypt · Assiut

Diploma in Gynecologic Endoscopy

Assiut University – Women's Health Hospital

SpecialtyMIGS & Endoscopic Surgery
DurationOne full academic year, according to the 2024/2025 first-cohort announcement
DeadlineThe official announcement covers initial acceptance for academic year 2…
InternationalConfirm eligibility
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Egypt · Assiut

Diploma in Assisted Fertilization

Assiut University – Women's Health Hospital

SpecialtyReproductive Endocrinology & Infertility
DurationOne full academic year, according to the 2024/2025 first-cohort announcement
DeadlineThe official announcement covers initial acceptance for academic year 2…
InternationalConfirm eligibility
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Kenya · Eldoret

Clinical Fellowship in Gynaecologic Oncology

Moi University School of Medicine / Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (AMPATH)

SpecialtyGynecologic Oncology
Duration2 years
DeadlineApplications via Moi University online admissions (admissions.mu.ac.ke)…
InternationalMay be considered
Kenya · Eldoret

Clinical Fellowship in Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Moi University School of Medicine / Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (AMPATH)

SpecialtyMaternal–Fetal Medicine
Duration2 years
DeadlineApplications via Moi University online admissions (admissions.mu.ac.ke)…
InternationalMay be considered
View program →Official source linked
Rwanda · Kigali

Gynecology Oncology Fellowship

University of Rwanda College of Medicine and Health Sciences (with King Faisal Hospital, CHUK and Rwanda Military Referral and Teaching Hospital)

SpecialtyGynecologic Oncology
Duration2 years
DeadlineNot published; confirm with program
InternationalConfirm eligibility
Uganda · Kampala

Gynecological Oncology Fellowship Programme

Uganda Cancer Institute with Mulago National Referral Hospital and Makerere University College of Health Sciences

SpecialtyGynecologic Oncology
Duration2 years
DeadlineNot published; confirm with program
InternationalConfirm eligibility

Frequently asked questions

How many OBGYN fellowships are there in Africa?

OBGYN Fellow lists 47 OB-GYN fellowship or advanced-training programs in 11 countries in South Africa, Egypt, Nigeria, Kenya and East and West Africa. Counts come from official program and accreditation sources and change as programs are verified.

Which OBGYN subspecialty fellowships are available in Africa?

Listings in Africa span 8 specialty areas: Gynecologic Oncology (19), Maternal–Fetal Medicine (10), Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility (8), Urogynecology & Pelvic Reconstruction (4), MIGS & Endoscopic Surgery (2), Complex Family Planning (2), Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology (1), General & Global OB-GYN (1).

Can international medical graduates apply for OBGYN fellowships in Africa?

18 of 47 listed programs in Africa indicate that international applicants may be considered. Licensing, registration, language and visa rules differ by country, so confirm directly with each program.

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