Becoming a PAACS resident
Candidates must meet all of the
following qualifications:
- You must be a citizen of an African country.
- You must be a graduate of a recognized medical program and completed an internship program.
- You must be a sincere follower of Jesus Christ as evidenced by your words, your actions and your lifestyle.
- Preference will be given to applicants under age 35.
- Two recommendations are required. One will be from your pastor or lay leader of your local church and one must be from a Christian doctor who knows you well and has worked with you.
- You must be sponsored by a church, mission or organization that is capable of providing financial support (including travel and moving expenses) for each year of training, since the training centers provide furnished housing for the resident and his immediate family, free health care, and learning materials. Some scholarship funds may be available from PAACS for monthly stipends, but not moving expenses.
- For each year of residency, you agree to work one year of paid service with a suitable mission hospital.
- Prior to acceptance, a candidate must be fluent in English.
Kenyan applicants should click here to be taken to the Kenyan applicant page.
To begin the application process, please download all of the following forms:
| PAACS Application | PAACS Health Certificate | Recommendation Form |
If you are unable to download the forms, you may request an application form by sending an e-mail to: admissions@paacs.net
Note: The deadline for submitting a completed application (including all required forms) is February 1st. Applicants will not be notified of acceptance prior to March 15th. Candidates who are accepted into a program will be notified and required to report to that program by the following August 1st.
Additional information:
| Brochure for PAACS residents (pdf) | Q&A for potential residents (pdf) |
If you have additional questions, please send them via e-mail to: admissions@paacs.net