Who’s Training Tomorrow’s Pediatric Surgeons? A Global Review of Pediatric Surgery Postgraduate Training Programs in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

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Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) have significantly younger populations than High-Income Countries, with a high burden of morbidity and mortality due to operable conditions. However, access to pediatric surgical care and trained specialists remains limited. Mapping existing pediatric surgery training programs in LMICs may guide trainees seeking education and inform global surgery efforts to build capacity.

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Article · Feb 2026 · 1 min read

In brief

This article examines the landscape of pediatric surgery training programs across low- and middle-income countries, where young populations face high surgical disease burden but limited access to specialized care. The review maps existing postgraduate training opportunities to guide prospective trainees and inform global health initiatives aimed at strengthening pediatric surgical workforce capacity in resource-limited settings.

LMICs have younger populations with high pediatric surgical disease burden but limited access to trained specialists.
Mapping pediatric surgery training programs in LMICs can guide trainees seeking education opportunities.
Understanding existing training infrastructure is essential for global surgery capacity-building efforts.
Pediatric surgical workforce shortages in LMICs contribute to preventable morbidity and mortality.
Strategic program mapping informs targeted interventions to expand pediatric surgical training in resource-limited settings.

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