Robotic Surgery in Morocco: First Graduating Class in Casablanca
M6-ISRSS, a school affiliated with Mohammed VI University of Health Sciences, graduated its first class of 58 surgeons and 18 operating room nurses trained in robotic surgery in Casablanca.
Casablanca hosted, on Saturday, September 12, 2026, the graduation ceremony for the first class of surgeons and operating room nurses to complete the university diploma in robotic surgery, awarded by the Mohammed VI International School of Interventional Simulation and Robotic Surgery (M6-ISRSS), affiliated with Mohammed VI University of Health Sciences on the Anfa City campus in Casablanca. The graduation comes less than eight months after the program launched, placing Morocco at the forefront of this advanced medical specialty in Africa.
A Program Combining Theory and Simulation
The university diploma in robotic surgery launched on January 26, 2026. It combines theoretical instruction, supervised practical exercises, and simulation sessions, using two dedicated training robots and augmented reality platforms, allowing surgeons and care teams to master robot-assisted surgical techniques before applying them to patients. The training covered several specialties, notably general surgery and urology, with participants coming from various regions of Morocco as well as foreign doctors from Tunisia, Djibouti, and Cameroon.
Key Figures of the First Graduating Class
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Program launch date | January 26, 2026 |
| Cohorts completed | 7 cohorts |
| Surgeons trained | More than 58 surgeons |
| Operating room nurses trained | 18 nurses |
| Foreign countries represented | Tunisia, Djibouti, Cameroon |
Why It Matters
The significance of this milestone lies in the fact that joint training of surgeons and nursing teams is essential to the success of robotic surgery procedures, which require precise coordination among all members of the medical team. Affiliated with the Mohammed VI Foundation for Science and Health, the school aims to build Moroccan professional expertise in this field and gradually prepare the healthcare system for wider adoption of robotic surgery, at a time when the institution is already welcoming doctors from other African countries — positioning Casablanca as a regional training hub for this specialty.