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International Surgical Fellowship Programme – Cardiothoracic Surgery

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) / HSE

Cardiothoracic SurgeryGeneral thoracic surgeryClinical fellowship
Destination
IRL
Dublin (RCSI training sites across Ireland), Leinster, Ireland
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Overview

Two years of structured postgraduate surgical training in cardiothoracic surgery at RCSI training sites in Ireland for international medical graduates, delivered under the HSE International Medical Graduate Training Initiative.

The programme

Focus
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Training type
Clinical fellowship
Duration
2 years
Start
July intake (July 2027 intake closed; 2028 applications to open at a later date)
Positions
Not stated on official page
Accreditation
RCSI / HSE International Medical Graduate Training Initiative (IMGTI)
Department
Not stated on official page

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility
International medical graduates from outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland; suitably qualified surgical trainees nominated by their employer or other sponsoring agency
International applicants
Yes – non-EU/EEA/Swiss IMGs only
Visa support
Not stated on official page
Licence requirement
Not stated on official page

How to apply

Deadline
Not yet announced for 2028
Application method
Register interest via RCSI online form; enquiries surgicalaffairs@rcsi.com

Funding

Funding
Sponsoring employer/agency nomination required

Official sources

https://rcsi.com/surgery/education/surgical-fellowship-programme

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