What We Do

The Pan-African Academy of Christian Surgeons (PAACS) is a strategic response to the need for surgeons, anesthesiologists, and obstetrician/gynecologists in Africa. PAACS trains African physicians as surgeons and related specialists to care for the poor and the sick. PAACS also disciples these trainees to share the love of Christ with their patients to bring hope to those who are suffering.

Programs

PAACS Programs are now in 20 Mission Hospitals across 12 African countries.
Apply

Apply to become a PAACS Resident!
Applications for 2025 are due by April 15, 2024.
Volunteer

Volunteer to serve as Short-Term Faculty across all PAACS programs.
Donate

You can help to save the lives of patients by supporting the training and discipleship of surgeons, anesthesiologists, and obstetrician/gynecologists in Africa.

Dr. Edomiyas Zenebe*Soddo Christian Hospital, Ethiopia

Through Dr. Edomiyas’ skilled hands and compassionate heart, a critical surgical intervention evolved into a profound journey of spiritual awakening and joy.

Our Impact This Year

Countries with Programs

12
PAACS Training Programs

26
Residents in Training

172
PAACS Graduates

156
Countries with Graduates

23

News & Notes

June 18, 2024

PAACS Graduate and Faculty Member Spends Time at Indiana University School of Medicine

Dr. George Ngock, PAACS graduate from BethanyKids and current PAACS faculty member of the Pediatric Surgery program at Mbingo Baptist Hospital in Cameroon, recently spent time advancing his surgical skills at Indiana University School of Medicine.

June 13, 2024

PAACS Resident Complete Annual Exams

On Friday, May 31st and Saturday, June 1st, 121 PAACS residents sat for annual exams. The exams took place over 7 hours with two 3-hour-sessions of 100 questions each. Prayers of success for all as the results are tabulated and distributed.