Severance International Fellowship — Thyroid & Endocrine Surgery(Gangnam) track

Overview

Published Thyroid & Endocrine Surgery(Gangnam) curriculum within the SIF programme at Gangnam Severance Hospital. Observation and academic activities are available as specified by the curriculum; any clinical procedures require separate authorisation.

The programme

Focus

Thyroid & Endocrine Surgery(Gangnam)

Training type

Visiting fellowship / department track (observation by default)

Duration

6 months / 1 year

Start

See the department-specific recurring schedule; current capacity requires confirmation

Positions

Not stated on official page

Accreditation

Not stated on official page

Department

Surgery

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Physician with more than 3 years after medical licensure. English proficiency required. Immunisation and application documents are mandatory.

International applicants

Open to eligible overseas physicians, subject to track-specific experience, language and capacity requirements

Visa support

Visa documentation is part of admission; confirm the required route with Severance. Approval is not guaranteed.

Licence requirement

Observation does not grant Korean clinical privileges. Hands-on routes, where offered, require separate MOHW permission, prerequisite training and designated supervision.

How to apply

Deadline

Published recurring schedule (duration / start / application window): 6 months / September 1 / April 1 ~ 30; 1 year / September 1 / April 1 ~ 30. Confirm the next intake with the department.

Application method

Apply through the SIF online portal after reviewing this track’s How to Apply page; application review/interview required

Funding

Funding

Training fee payable; amount and any waiver must be confirmed with Severance before acceptance. Travel and living costs are separate.

Official sources