2024 WFN Training Centre: One-Year Visiting Fellow Program for African Neurologists in Cairo

World Federation of Neurology In collaboration with the University of Cairo and with generous support from the Association of British Neurologists announce a call for Candidates.

The World Federation of Neurology (WFN) with support from the Association of British Neurologists (ABN) are pleased to partner with the Department of Neurology of Cairo University and announce a one year visiting fellowship position for one newly trained African Neurologist.

The one-year general neurology fellowship aims to enhance neurological training within the African continent, enabling the successful applicant to meet new colleagues, and foster future cooperation. The training in Cairo will be a one-year Fellowship in general neurology. Training will be conducted in English.

Aim and Benefits

The visiting fellow will receive the following support:

Reimbursement for one economy flight from the Fellow’s country of residence to Cairo and the return journey.
Reimbursement of Accommodation for the academic year.
A monthly allowance for living expenses (food and beverage) during the academic year.
Health insurance and insurance to practice medicine, during the stay in Cairo (to be arranged by the hosts).
The amount of scholarship will be paid to the University of Cairo which will reimburse the fellow’s expenses

Requirements

The applicant must be a resident of a low or lower-middle income country from the Sub-Saharan African continent
The applicant must be born after 31.12.1981
The applicant must have recently completed his/ her neurology training
The applicant must be fluent in English