CPSP Introduces 2nd Fellowship Programme in Upper GI Surgery – Effective from January 2027 Session (Notification Ref CPSP/Sec/2026/777)
CPSP Notification · News Update
CPSP Introduces 2nd Fellowship Programme in Upper GI Surgery
With effect from the January 2027 session
📄 Ref CPSP/Sec/2026/777 · 3 November 2026The College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP) has issued a notification from the Office of the Secretary announcing the introduction of a 2nd Fellowship Programme in Upper GI Surgery. The new programme takes effect from the January 2027 session. The notification, Ref No. CPSP/Sec/2026/777 dated 3 November 2026, is signed by Prof. Irshad Waheed, Secretary CPSP, and has been issued with the permission of the Competent Authority. Copies have been circulated to the President CPSP, CPSP Councillors, the Examination Department, DME, DNRP, RTMC and the CPSP website.
At a Glance
Notification Summary
What This Means for Surgeons
- CPSP second fellowship programmes are sub-specialty training pathways open to doctors who already hold a primary FCPS (or equivalent) in a relevant parent specialty, typically General Surgery.
- Upper GI Surgery now joins the list of CPSP second fellowship sub-specialties, with intake expected from the January 2027 session.
- Details of eligibility, training duration, accredited centres and the application process have not been included in this notification; these are expected to be published separately by CPSP.
- Candidates should monitor the CPSP website and the DME/RTMC announcements for the programme curriculum and induction schedule.
Contact
🏛️ College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan
7th Central Street, Phase II, Defence Housing Authority, Karachi-75500, Pakistan
📞 Tel: 99266400 (10 lines) · UAN: 111-606-606 · Ext: 205 / 373
✉️ secretary@cpsp.edu.pk · 🌐 www.cpsp.edu.pk
Official Notification
Frequently Asked Questions
What has CPSP announced?
CPSP has introduced a 2nd Fellowship Programme in Upper GI Surgery, effective from the January 2027 session.
When does the programme start?
From the January 2027 session, as stated in the notification.
Who is eligible?
The notification does not specify eligibility. CPSP second fellowships generally require a primary FCPS in the parent specialty; candidates should await the detailed curriculum and eligibility criteria from CPSP.
Where can I get more information?
Visit http://www.cpsp.edu.pk or contact the Office of the Secretary CPSP at secretary@cpsp.edu.pk / UAN 111-606-606.
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