Transplant & MCS
Date not announced
Advanced Training in Lung Transplantation — Observership
Vall d’Hebron University Hospital
Barcelona, Spain · 6 months; confirm schedule
Barcelona, Spain · 6 months; confirm schedule
Deadline: Confirm current availability with host
Cardiothoracic subspecialty fellowships in Barcelona, Spain
5 fellowships in Barcelona.
Fellowships
Congenital
Date not announced
Clinical Fellowship — Paediatric Cardiac Surgery Track
CorAll Center / Hospital Universitari Dexeus
Barcelona, Spain · 6–12 months
Deadline: Not publicly listed; confirm with host
Research & Academic
Date not announced
Research Fellowship — Paediatric Cardiac Surgery Track
CorAll Center / Hospital Universitari Dexeus
Barcelona, Spain · Usually 6 months; 12 months for advanced research
Deadline: Not publicly listed; confirm with host
Adult Cardiac
Needs confirmation
Advanced Cardiovascular Surgery and Postoperative Care Fellowship
Hospital Clínic Barcelona / University of Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain · 6–12 months
Deadline: Not publicly listed
Cardiothoracic Critical Care
Closed
Advanced Intensive Postoperative Care Fellowship (EACTS Francis Fontan Fund)
EACTS Francis Fontan Fund (host centre in Barcelona)
Barcelona, Spain · 4 months
Deadline: 1 May 2026 (application window 1 March – 1 May 2026)
What the official sources state
Advanced Training in Lung Transplantation — Observership
Advanced observational training in donor selection, graft preservation, transplantation and follow-up.
- Duration
- 6 months in course conditions; curriculum section also says 12 months. Confirm before applying.
- Eligibility
- Physicians specializing in Thoracic Surgery; copy of specialist title required with application
- Required prior training
- Thoracic surgery physicians; application requires a specialist qualification.
- Language
- Spanish, Catalan or English
- Funding
- Observer status creates no employment relationship and the hospital pays no remuneration. Registration charges depend on the confirmed dates and duration.
- Positions
- 1
- Application documents
- Advanced-training form, ID/passport, visa copy when required, CV of at most three pages, medical and specialist degrees, and a motivation statement. After acceptance, submit the specified clearance, vaccination and insurance documents at least one month before arrival; email the training office at aulavh@vallhebron.cat.
How to apply: Email application, CV, degree and specialist certificates, identification and motivation statement to aulavh@vallhebron.cat.
Clinical Fellowship — Paediatric Cardiac Surgery Track
CorAll lists paediatric cardiac surgery within a six-to-twelve-month clinical fellowship pathway. Participants join patient discussions, specialised procedures, multidisciplinary meetings and academic activities, with the exact focus tailored to their goals and host capacity. Spanish or English is required; clinical access and professional authorisation are arranged after acceptance.
- Eligibility
- Specialist professional with medical degree, specialty title (or residency certificate in progress), CV, motivation letter and recommendation letter
- Required prior training
- Specialist professional; the general application also permits a residency-in-progress certificate where applicable. Confirm cardiac surgical experience required for this track.
- Language
- Sufficient proficiency in Spanish or English
- Funding
- Travel, accommodation and living costs are applicant-funded; tuition and salary are not stated.
- Application documents
- CV, motivation and recommendation letters, medical/specialty qualifications, training goals and preferred dates.
- Official contact
- info@corallcenter.com; +34 667 80 49 90
How to apply: Use CorAll’s admission form and explicitly select paediatric cardiac surgery. Enquiries: info@corallcenter.com.
Research Fellowship — Paediatric Cardiac Surgery Track
A paediatric cardiac-surgery research pathway with an assigned scientific tutor, methodology and biostatistics training, and protected writing time. The host describes six months for clinical research or twelve months for advanced work with doctoral potential. Research occupies most of the placement; any clinical component depends on the candidate and authorisation.
- Eligibility
- Specialist in paediatric cardiology, cardiac surgery, cardiac anaesthesia or related areas, or advanced-training physician with academic interest; pre/postdoctoral researchers may be considered. CV, motivation letter, project/area of interest and recommendation letter required.
- Required prior training
- Cardiac surgery or related specialist, advanced trainee, or eligible predoctoral/postdoctoral researcher; prior research experience is valued.
- Language
- Proficiency in Spanish or English
- Funding
- Applicant covers travel, accommodation and living costs; stipend and tuition are not published.
- Application documents
- CV, motivation, proposed project or interest area, recommendation and preferred dates.
- Official contact
- info@corallcenter.com; +34 667 80 49 90
How to apply: Submit the CorAll admission form, selecting research in paediatric cardiac surgery. Contact info@corallcenter.com to confirm project and mentor availability.
Advanced Cardiovascular Surgery and Postoperative Care Fellowship
Supervised advanced fellowship for cardiac surgery specialists, combining cardiovascular operating-room exposure, postoperative care, multidisciplinary meetings and research.
- Eligibility
- Course aimed at cardiac surgery specialists
- Required prior training
- Cardiac surgery specialists; confirm the diploma documentation with the host
- International applicants
- Confirm with programme
- Language
- Confirm teaching and clinical-language requirements
- Funding
- Aula Clínic lists a registration fee of €100 per month for the six- to twelve-month programme. Confirm the total cost and whether any financial support is available.
- Official contact
- Eduard Quintana (director); Aula Clínic: igallego@fundaciomonclinicbarcelona.cat
How to apply: Use Aula Clínic’s registration route or contact its course office; clarify the eligibility documents, course code and current intake before payment.
Advanced Intensive Postoperative Care Fellowship (EACTS Francis Fontan Fund)
Four-month EACTS-funded fellowship in Barcelona focused on postoperative management of complex cardiac surgery, including temporary and implantable MCS, heart and heart-lung transplantation, PTE, aortic arch surgery, GUCH and endocarditis. Teaching is through seminars, lectures and individual lessons by staff surgeons, with access to University of Barcelona courses and research participation. Assessment is by MCQ and case-based exams and a final report.
- Duration
- 4 months
- Deadline
- 1 May 2026 (application window 1 March – 1 May 2026)
- Eligibility
- EACTS member; in the last year of training or within the first four years after completing specialty training; fluent English; prior attendance at EACTS Academy courses and Annual Meetings; involvement or plans in critical care with reasonable baseline critical-care knowledge. Spanish desirable.
- Required prior training
- Final-year trainee or within 4 years of completing cardiothoracic specialty training
- International applicants
- Yes – open to EACTS members (visa not handled by EACTS)
- Language
- Fluent English required; Spanish desirable
- Funding
- Up to €16,600 towards living and travel costs, plus bursary for the 2027 EACTS Annual Meeting
How to apply: Apply online through the EACTS Francis Fontan Fund during the annual application window; submit all documents in English as Word or PDF. Only one fellowship application per year is permitted.
About training at Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona, Spain lists 5 fellowships at 4 institutions. None currently shows an open application route on its official page. 1 is closed for the current cycle. 4 have no published date or need confirmation, so check with the programme.
Subspecialties here: Transplant & MCS, Congenital, Research & Academic, Adult Cardiac, Cardiothoracic Critical Care.
Before you apply: registration, visas and funding vary by programme and country, and an official page does not always state them. Read the profile, then see International applicant guide · Licensing and registration · Visa and work rights · Funding and costs · Contacting a programme.