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Cardiothoracic subspecialty fellowships in Xiamen, China

1 fellowship in Xiamen.

More cardiothoracic fellowship cities in China: Hangzhou (4), Shanghai (4), Chengdu (1)

Fellowships

What the official sources state

Heart Sapling Visiting Scholar Program — Advanced Cardiac Surgery

Xiamen Cardiovascular Hospital, Xiamen University · Xiamen, Fujian, China · International Clinical Training · Rolling

International specialist-development programme with an individual cardiac-surgery learning plan. Surgical exposure includes complex aortic and transplant cases; the 2026 director interview confirms minimally invasive cardiac training.

Eligibility
Visiting scholars from countries other than China, under 45; master's degree or above in cardiovascular science from a foreign university; working in a medical/research institution outside China in cardiovascular clinical or research work; licensed to practise in their own country; fluent English
Deadline
Applications all year; reviews by 30 June and 31 December (standing schedule)
Required prior training
Under 45; overseas master’s degree or higher in cardiovascular science; licensed cardiovascular practitioner working in a medical/research institution outside China. Surgical placement requires host approval.
International applicants
International cardiovascular specialists; BRICS and Belt and Road countries are a stated priority.
Language
Fluent English required.
Funding
Published support: economy-class return travel, accommodation and stipend-level income; amounts and final award terms require confirmation.
Positions
15–20 visiting scholars annually across the entire programme; no cardiac-surgery quota published.

How to apply: Email heartsapling@xmheart.com with the official application form, current CV, passport scan, degree and practising-qualification copies. Propose a cardiac-surgery learning plan and visit dates.

Official source ↗ · Last verified 31 Oct 2026 · Full programme profile →

About training at Xiamen, China

Xiamen, China lists 1 fellowship at 1 institution. 1 currently shows an open, rolling or upcoming application route on the official page.

Subspecialties here: Adult Cardiac / Congenital.

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