Research & Training
Advancing cardiac care in northern Nigeria.
Training the next generation of cardiothoracic surgeons and building the evidence base for cardiac care in low-resource settings.
Training Programmes
Building capacity in cardiothoracic surgery
Fellowship and residency programmes designed to develop specialist skills in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiac anaesthesia and perfusion.
Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship
A structured fellowship in adult and paediatric cardiothoracic surgery, including congenital heart disease, valve surgery and thoracic oncology.
Awaiting approvalCardiac Anaesthesia Fellowship
Specialist training in cardiac anaesthesia, transoesophageal echocardiography and peri-operative haemodynamic management.
Awaiting approvalClinical Perfusion Training
Comprehensive training in cardiopulmonary bypass, myocardial protection and mechanical circulatory support.
Awaiting approvalSurgical Residency Rotation
Rotational placement for general surgery residents seeking exposure to cardiothoracic procedures.
ActiveCardiac Nursing Programme
Specialist development programme for cardiac theatre, ICU and cath lab nursing staff.
Awaiting approvalInternational Observerships
Structured observership programme for international surgeons and cardiologists visiting the centre.
Awaiting approvalResearch Focus
Evidence-based cardiac care
Clinical research focused on improving outcomes for cardiac surgery patients in northern Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa.
Rheumatic heart disease
Epidemiology, surgical outcomes and prevention strategies for rheumatic heart disease in northern Nigeria.
Congenital heart disease
Late-presenting congenital heart disease, surgical outcomes and capacity building for paediatric cardiac surgery.
Surgical outcomes
30-day mortality, morbidity and long-term outcomes for cardiac surgery in low-resource settings.
Health systems research
PPP models, clinical governance and quality improvement in cardiac surgical programmes.
Publications
Contributing to the evidence base
Peer-reviewed journals
Publications in cardiothoracic surgery journals on rheumatic heart disease, congenital repair and outcomes in low-resource settings.
Awaiting approvalConference presentations
Presentations at national and international cardiothoracic surgery conferences and meetings.
Awaiting approvalClinical guidelines
Development of clinical protocols and guidelines adapted for the Nigerian healthcare context.
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Interested in training or research?
We welcome enquiries from surgeons, cardiologists, nurses and researchers interested in our programmes.