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Who We Are

PAACS trains and disciples African surgeons to glorify God and provide excellent care to those most in need

ABOUT US
What We Do

PAACS is a five-year surgical and spiritual training program in 9 countries and 15 mission hospitals in Africa

PROGRAMS
Donate

Impact Africa by helping train surgeons to care for the poor and bring the hope of Christ to those who are suffering

DONATE
Volunteer

Serve as a long or short-term faculty and help train and mentor a new generation of surgeons for Africa

Volunteer
Become a Resident

Apply to become a PAACS surgical resident

Become a Resident

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

The Impact of PAACS

News & Notes

March 2, 2022

"Combatting Disease and Brain Drain" World Magazine Article

Dr. Juvenal Musavuli and other PAACS graduates have been featured in an article by World Magazine. We are proud of the impact that PAACS graduates are making in Liberia and throughout Africa.

March 1, 2022

The Next PAACS Live Webinar is March 15, 2022

Join us for the next PAACS Live Webinar on Tuesday, March 15th. Our host is Dr. Keir Thelander, Executive Vice President of PAACS. He will be sharing program updates as well as interviews with Dr. Salvador de la Torre, Hospital Director of Nkhoma Mission Hospital in Malawi, one of PAACS newest training sites, and Dr. John Mellinger, who is part of PAACS Leadership and the Vice President of the American Board of Surgery. Registration is required.

February 28, 2022