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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.

  • PAACS Programs are now in 22 Mission Hospitals across 12 African countries.

  • Apply to become a PAACS Resident!
    Applications for 2027 are due by April 15, 2026.

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

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

Our Impact This Year

  • Countries with Programs

    12

  • PAACS Training Programs

    29

  • Residents in Training

    209

  • PAACS Graduates

    209

  • Countries with Graduates

    26

News and Notes

May 21, 2026

PAACS Kijabe Hospital Anesthesiology Chiefs and faculty partnered with GASOC to host a basic and advanced anesthesia workshop for nurse anesthetists, residents, and fellows from hospitals across Kenya.

May 12, 2026

Recently, the PAACS Board of Directors and Administration team gathered in Chicago for the Spring 2026 Board Meeting to reflect on God’s faithfulness over the past 30 years and prayerfully seek His guidance for the future of the ministry. The meeting included leadership updates, governance discussions, worship, and prayer as Board members continued to steward the mission of training and discipleship for Christian surgeons and related specialists across Africa.

March 31, 2026

In February 2026, PAACS leadership visited Kijabe Hospital in Kenya to support the anesthesiology program, engage with residents, and encourage ongoing training and discipleship. The visit included clinical teaching, educational sessions, and fellowship with residents and faculty across multiple specialties.

The program continues to grow, with strong leadership from PAACS graduates now serving as consultants, expanding surgical training programs, and new resident housing under development. Kijabe remains a vital training site, equipping Christian surgeons and related specialists to serve with excellence and Christ-centered care.

PAACS Mission Hospital Partner Sites

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