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| Cadre | Schooling | Postgraduate training | Scope of surgical practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical officer | Secondary school, clinical officer school (3 years) | On the job | + |
| Assistant medical officer | Secondary school, clinical officer school (3 years), AMO school (2 years) | On the job | +++ |
| Medical officer | Secondary school, medical school (5 years) | General internship (1 year); on the job | +++ |
| Specialist surgeon | Secondary school, medical school (5 years) | Surgical residency (3–4 years) | +++++ |
