PAACS

We are the Pan-African Academy of Christian Surgeons (PAACS) and we train and disciple African surgeons and related specialists.

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Abstract submissions are now open for the 2026 PAACS Fall Conference in Chicago, October 8–10, 2026.

Submissions due August 1, 2026.

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Watch the PAACS 30-Year Anniversary Video and see how God is raising up African surgeons and related specialists to serve where the need is greatest.

What part of the story inspires you most?

Watch the full video here:
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PAACS was honored to support Research Day 2026 at AGC Tenwek Hospital in Kenya.

The event highlighted the impact of training, mentorship, scholarship, and Christ-centered service in strengthening surgical care across Africa.

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PAACS Kijabe Hospital Anesthesiology Chiefs with PAACS faculty coordinated a basic and advanced anesthesia workshop with GASOC.

50 participants received training in regional anesthesia, airway management, and point-of-care ultrasound.

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Announcing the PAACS 30-Year Anniversary Video

For 30 years, God has worked through PAACS to train and disciple African surgeons and related specialists serving where the need is greatest across sub-Saharan Africa.

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Recently, the PAACS Board of Directors gathered in Chicago for the Spring 2026 Board Meeting to reflect on God’s faithfulness over the last 30 years and seek His guidance for the future of PAACS.

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From Kijabe 🇰🇪

PAACS Board Secretary Elizabeth Drum, MD supported anesthesiology residents and faculty and shared her joy in seeing PAACS graduates now serving as consultants.

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Saline Process milestone - After completing “train the trainers,” PAACS faculty led their first seminar—followed by Mbingo’s first in-person course.

Pray for lasting gospel impact.

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PAACS at WACS 2026 - Laparoscopic training. Research presentations. Strategic meetings.

Grateful for opportunities to strengthen surgical education in West Africa.

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March 23, 2026 - Join the PAACS Global Day of Fasting & Prayer as we celebrate 30 years of God’s faithfulness.

Send us a message for details.

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First-year PAACS residents recently gathered at Brackenhurst Conference Centre for Junior Boot Camp.

We thank God for this time of training and discipleship!

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Our team from Malamulo Adventist Hospital has launched monthly community outreach, bringing education and surgical screening directly to the village.

Training. Serving. Discipling.

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From a prayer at Bongolo Hospital to 30 years of training and discipleship in multiple countries and training sites.

Grateful for the residents and faculty who continue the mission where it began.

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🎓 13th PAACS Graduation at Tenwek Hospital

Celebrating trainees who completed their programs in December 2025.

Pray for these graduates as they serve with skill and faith.

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Grateful for a strong visit to two PAACS programs in Tanzania.

Our CEO, Susan Koshy, and CFO, Renee Fink, met with residents, faculty, and partners, including the CEO from COSECSA, Stella Itungu.

Thankful to see training and discipleship at work.

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30 years. One mission.

Grateful for the many voices and faithful servants who have shaped PAACS through the years.

We look ahead with hope.

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Grateful to participate in the Mobilizing Medicine and Missions (M3) Conference in Houston.

Our EVP, Dr. Keir Thelander, shared about his journey with training and discipleship.

We are thankful to be named M3’s Project of the Year. Praising God for 30 years of His faithfulness.

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The celebration continues.

For 30 years, God has been faithful through PAACS—raising up African Christian surgeons to serve the sick and the poor.

Grateful for every voice in this journey.

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We are continuing to celebrate 30 years of God’s faithfulness through PAACS this February.

Grateful for every faculty member, graduate, and leader who has been part of this journey.

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