Buist Pathway to Leadership 2021 Award

Thanks to a generous donation from Professor Emerita Sonia Buist, we are delighted to announce this unique opportunity for PATS MECOR graduates. 

The Award is for PATS MECOR graduates who work in the area of pulmonary and critical care medicine in Africa who have leadership potential to further develop their leadership skills.

The opportunity is only open to graduates of the PATS MECOR Program who have completed all three levels of the Program.  PATS is committed to promoting equal opportunity for all so encourages applications from all who qualify. 

The application process follows two steps:

• Step 1 – Expression of Interest

Applicants interested in applying should first email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. stating their interest and confirming they have completed all three levels of the PATS MECOR Program. They will then receive instructions for applying and the application form.

• Step 2 – Submission of Application

Deadline is 22nd November 2021

Applicants must submit a detailed proposal via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. using the template provided by 22 November 2021.

Click HERE to see what the previous recipient had to say about the impact of this award.