The Fellowship Directory lists 10 Cardiology fellowships in Japan at 9 institutions. The main training cities are Tokyo, Suita and Hidaka. 30% say they accept international medical graduates and 0% describe a visa route. The most common length is 1 year. Every listing links to the programme's official page, where you should confirm dates and requirements.
Frequently asked questions
How many Cardiology fellowships are there in Japan?
10 listings at 9 institutions are listed, each researched from official sources.
Can international medical graduates apply?
3 of the 10 programmes say they accept international applicants, and 0 describe a visa route such as J-1, H-1B or a work permit. Requirements differ by programme; eligibility and visa information do not guarantee acceptance or sponsorship.
When are the next application deadlines?
International Physician Observership (IPOP) — Cardiovascular Medicine track (Toho University Medical Center Omori Hospital): 31 October 2026.
Electrophysiology & devices 4
JPNElectrophysiology Fellowship (APHRS-Certified Training Centre)National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center (NCVC) · Suita, JapanJPNJHRS Board-Certified Arrhythmia Specialist Training (学会認定不整脈専門医)Japanese Heart Rhythm Society (JHRS, 日本不整脈心電学会) – JHRS-accredited arrhythmia specialist training facilities · Tokyo, JapanJPNKyorin University Hospital Electrophysiology Fellowship (APHRS-Certified Training Centre)Kyorin University Hospital · Tokyo, JapanJPNSaitama Medical University International Medical Center Electrophysiology Fellowship (APHRS-Certified Training Centre)Saitama Medical University International Medical Center · Hidaka, JapanGeneral cardiology 4
JPNClinical Observership — Cardiovascular Biology and Medicine department trackJuntendo University Hospital · Tokyo, JapanJPNInternational Physician Observership (IPOP) — Cardiovascular Medicine trackToho University Medical Center Omori Hospital · Tokyo, JapanJPNJCS Cardiovascular Internal Medicine Specialist Training (循環器内科専門医研修)Japanese Circulation Society (JCS) – JCS-accredited training facilities (Japanese Medical Specialty Board system) · Tokyo, JapanJPNNCVC International Observership Visits — Cardiovascular MedicineNational Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center (NCVC) Hospital · Suita, JapanInterventional & structural cardiology 1
JPNCVIT Cardiovascular Catheter Intervention Specialist Training (心血管カテーテル治療専門医)Japanese Association of Cardiovascular Intervention and Therapeutics (CVIT) – CVIT-certified training facilities · Tokyo, JapanVascular medicine 1
JPNCVIT Endovascular Therapy (EVT) Training Curriculum for Specialist CertificationJapanese Association of Cardiovascular Intervention and Therapeutics (CVIT) – CVIT-certified training facilities · Tokyo, Japan