Overview
SIWF Schwerpunkt in Molecular Pathology for pathologists; it cannot be counted simultaneously towards the Pathology title.
The programme
- Training type
- Subspecialty training programme
- Duration
- 12 months; may start at the earliest in the 2nd year of pathology training, and at least 6 months must be completed after finishing pathology training
- Start
- Not stated on official page
- Positions
- Not stated on official page
- Accreditation
- SIWF Schwerpunkt (subspecialty) to a federal specialist title; programme published by SIWF.
- Department
- Not stated on official page
Eligibility and visa
- Eligibility
- Federal specialist title in Pathology.
- International applicants
- Not stated on official page
- Visa support
- Not stated on official page
- Licence requirement
- Federal specialist title in Pathology.
How to apply
- Deadline
- Not stated on official page
- Application method
- Apply individually for resident (Assistenzarzt) posts at SIWF-recognised training sites (searchable in the SIWF register, www.siwf-register.ch); the title is then applied for through SIWF once all requirements, including the specialist exam, are met.
Funding
- Funding
- Not stated on official page
Official sources
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