Specialist Training (ST) in Rehabilitation Medicine – national pathway

Overview

Swedish specialist training (ST) in rehabilitation medicine governed by Socialstyrelsen's learning objectives (SOSFS 2015:8 and HSLF-FS 2021:8); SFRM publishes the objectives (incl. English version), checklists for each sub-goal (version December 2025), a national ST network and a specialist examination. Socialstyrelsen lists ST course subjects such as rehabilitation after brain and spinal cord injury, in long-term pain and in neurological disease.

The programme

Training type

Specialist training programme

Duration

Not stated on official page

Start

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Positions

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Accreditation

Specialist competence certificate issued under Socialstyrelsen regulations; SPUR inspections of training units

Department

Not stated on official page

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Licensed physicians employed in ST posts at Swedish healthcare units

International applicants

Not stated on official page

Visa support

Not stated on official page

Licence requirement

Swedish medical licence (legitimation) required

How to apply

Deadline

Not stated on official page

Application method

Apply for advertised ST posts in rehabilitation medicine with Swedish regions

Funding

Funding

Not stated on official page

Official sources