The Fellowship Directory lists 8 General Surgery fellowships in Switzerland at 6 institutions. The main training cities are Bern, Zurich and Lausanne. 12% say they accept international medical graduates and 0% describe a visa route. Every listing links to the programme's official page, where you should confirm dates and requirements.
Frequently asked questions
How many General Surgery fellowships are there in Switzerland?
8 listings at 6 institutions are listed, each researched from official sources.
Can international medical graduates apply?
1 of the 8 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?
None of these programmes publishes a specific upcoming deadline. Check each official page for the next intake.
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CHEOncoplastic Breast Surgery Fellowship SwitzerlandAffidea brustCare · Affidea Plastic Surgery Group · Zurich, SwitzerlandCHESubspecialty Training in Surgical Senology (SIWF Schwerpunkt to Surgery)SIWF / ISFM (Swiss Institute for Medical Education) · Bern, SwitzerlandGeneral Surgery 2
CHEAdvanced Training in Visceral SurgeryLausanne University Hospital (CHUV) · Lausanne, SwitzerlandCHESpecialist Training in Surgery (Swiss federal title, national pathway)SIWF / ISFM (Swiss Institute for Medical Education) · Bern, SwitzerlandColorectal surgery 1
CHESwiss-MIS Masterclass in Laparoscopic Colorectal SurgerySwiss Minimally Invasive Surgery · Multiple cities, SwitzerlandEndocrine Surgery 1
CHEESES JFH Endocrine Surgery Travelling FellowshipGeneva University Hospitals (HUG) · Geneva, SwitzerlandTransplant Surgery 1
CHEHPB Surgery and Liver Transplantation FellowshipUniversity Hospital Zurich (Swiss HPB and Transplant Center) · Zurich, SwitzerlandVisceral Surgery 1
CHESubspecialty Training in Visceral Surgery (SGVC Schwerpunkt to Surgery)SIWF / ISFM (Swiss Institute for Medical Education) · Bern, Switzerland