Overview
Three-month ESOR exchange programme that complements subspecialty training in thoracic imaging with mentored modular training at a pre-selected European reference centre.
The programme
- Training type
- Exchange / short-term subspecialty fellowship
- Duration
- 3 months (intense modular training)
- Start
- Second half of the year, arranged with the training centre (2026 cycle)
- Positions
- Three places
- Accreditation
- ESR/ESOR programme run with the ESTI; mentored by an assigned ESTI tutor
- Department
- ESOR Exchange Programmes for Fellowships
Eligibility and visa
- Eligibility
- Radiologists within the first three–four years after board certification (certification no more than 4 years old) who wish to subspecialise; fluent English; active ESR and ESTI memberships; previous selectees not eligible; one programme/topic only
- International applicants
- Open to ESR members (ESR membership is available to radiologists worldwide); candidates may only apply to training centres outside their own country of residence/work
- Visa support
- Selected candidates must apply for their own work permits and insurance; training centres will provide assistance (long visa waiting times should be considered)
- Licence requirement
- Not stated on official page
How to apply
- Deadline
- Application deadline: March 23, 2026 (2026 cycle); next cycle not yet announced
- Application method
- MyESR portal → 'Exchange Programmes for Fellowships': choose subspecialty and first/second/third choice training centre; upload one PDF (motivation letter, ESOR-format CV, board certification, two signed letters of recommendation)
Funding
- Funding
- Grant jointly provided by ESR/ESOR and ESTI; training offered free; fellow covers own expenses and health insurance