Specialist Training in Pathology

Landspítali – The National University Hospital of Iceland, Department of Pathology

PathologyHistopathologySpecialist training programme
Destination
ICE
Reykjavík, Capital Region, Iceland

Overview

Two-year foundation programme in pathology (approved May 2018) covering surgical pathology, autopsy, basic cytopathology and molecular pathology; trainees complete the remainder of the ≥5-year specialist training abroad.

The programme

Focus
Histopathology / general pathology
Training type
Specialist training programme
Duration
2 years in Iceland (full certification ≥5 years, partly abroad)
Start
Early March or end of June
Positions
Not stated on official page
Accreditation
Approved by the Evaluation and Credentials Committee (May 2018); Regulation No. 467/2015
Department
Not stated on official page

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility
Completed a specialist education programme (foundation) or equivalent approved by the teaching council; general medical licence in Iceland; some candidates need Icelandic at B2 level or higher
International applicants
Possible for doctors holding an Icelandic general medical licence
Visa support
Not stated on official page
Licence requirement
General medical licence in Iceland

How to apply

Deadline
Posts advertised twice a year (January and September)
Application method
Apply to advertised Landspítali specialist training posts

Funding

Funding
Salaried training post

Official sources

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