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The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine (FAHZU)

4 fellowships · Hangzhou, China

Institution

4 fellowships · China

Latest programme check 31 Oct 2026

Training overview

Training formats
Clinical
Application routes
4 date not announced
Subspecialty focus
Adult Cardiac; General Thoracic; Transplant & MCS; Aortic surgery; Coronary surgery; Minimally invasive & robotic; Thoracic oncology; Valve surgery
Training duration
1–6 months; 3–6 months; 3 months

Associated faculty

Faculty documented for the programmes below, including partner hosts where applicable. Their profile states the recorded institution and role; supervision is programme-specific.

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Programmes at The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine (FAHZU)

Transplant & MCS Date not announced

Lung Transplantation and Lung Surgery Fellowship

The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine (FAHZU)

Hangzhou, China · 3–6 months

Focused Subspecialty Fellowship

Deadline: Apply at least 6 months before the intended start; confirm availability
General Thoracic Date not announced

Thoracic Surgical Oncology Fellowship — Thoracic Surgery I / III

The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine (FAHZU)

Hangzhou, China · 3 months

Focused Subspecialty Fellowship

Deadline: Apply at least 6 months before the intended start; confirm availability
Official eligibility, funding & application details

What the official sources state

Cardiovascular Surgery — Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery Training

The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine (FAHZU) · Hangzhou, China · International Clinical Training · Date not announced

Focused additional training for young cardiac surgeons in minimally invasive valve, coronary and aortic techniques, including one-to-one mentorship, simulation, perioperative care and research.

Duration
1–6 months
Deadline
Apply at least 6 months before the intended start; confirm availability
Eligibility
Fellows: completed general surgery residency at an accredited institution; Residents: qualification of surgical clinical physician
Required prior training
Fellow track requires completed general surgery residency at an accredited institution; the course targets young cardiac surgeons seeking additional minimally invasive skills.
International applicants
International medical professionals welcomed; fellows need a home-country medical licence
Language
Fluent English or Chinese; English-speaking mentor offered
Funding
No programme fee; stipend and living-cost support are not stated
Application documents
Application form, CV, study plan, institution recommendation, medical licence, highest degree, passport, ID photo, insurance and recent health certificate
Official contact
FAHZU International Clinical Workshop: zyinternational@163.com
Participation
Mentored operating-room learning and simulation; hands-on patient participation requires host credentialing and approval.
Faculty listed
Ma Liang, Li Weidong and Zhao Haige (official curriculum)
Visa information
Invitation-letter support offered; confirm visa requirements with host

How to apply: Send the official application form and supporting documents to zyinternational@163.com at least six months before the intended start. Specify the named subspecialty and fellowship track; confirm placement dates and clinical privileges.

Sources for programme details

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

Lung Transplantation and Lung Surgery Fellowship

The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine (FAHZU) · Hangzhou, China · Focused Subspecialty Fellowship · Date not announced

Advanced post-residency training in lung transplantation, donor retrieval, minimally invasive lung surgery and perioperative care, with ECMO simulation, research and mentorship.

Duration
3–6 months
Deadline
Apply at least 6 months before the intended start; confirm availability
Eligibility
Fellows: completed an accredited thoracic or general surgery residency program.
Required prior training
Completed accredited thoracic or general surgery residency; the 3–6-month fellowship is separate from the shorter resident and student visits.
International applicants
International medical professionals welcomed; fellows need a home-country medical licence
Language
Fluent English or Chinese; English-speaking mentor offered
Funding
No programme fee; stipend and living-cost support are not stated
Application documents
Application form, CV, study plan, institution recommendation, medical licence, highest degree, passport, ID photo, insurance and recent health certificate
Official contact
FAHZU International Clinical Workshop: zyinternational@163.com
Participation
Surgical skills training, transplant observation and ECMO simulation are described; patient procedures depend on host assessment and privileges.
Faculty listed
Weili Han and Ji Zhang (official curriculum)
Visa information
Invitation-letter support offered; confirm visa requirements with host

How to apply: Send the official application form and supporting documents to zyinternational@163.com at least six months before the intended start. Specify the named subspecialty and fellowship track; confirm placement dates and clinical privileges.

Sources for programme details

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

Minimally Invasive Esophageal Surgery Fellowship — Thoracic Surgery II

The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine (FAHZU) · Hangzhou, China · Advanced Subspecialty Fellowship · Date not announced

Focused advanced training in minimally invasive esophageal operations, anastomotic techniques, perioperative decisions and complication management, with simulation, case review and supervised operating-room exposure.

Duration
3 months
Deadline
Apply at least 6 months before the intended start; confirm availability
Eligibility
Fellows: board-certified surgeons with >3 years experience in general thoracic surgery (residents PGY-4+ and final-year students observership also listed)
Required prior training
Fellow track: board-certified surgeons with more than 3 years of general thoracic surgery experience.
International applicants
International medical professionals welcomed; fellows need a home-country medical licence
Language
Fluent English or Chinese; English-speaking mentor offered
Funding
No programme fee; stipend and accommodation are not stated
Application documents
Application form, CV, study plan, institution recommendation, medical licence, highest degree, passport, ID photo, insurance and recent health certificate
Official contact
FAHZU International Clinical Workshop: zyinternational@163.com
Participation
Skills workshops and operating-room observation/assistance are listed; hands-on scope requires host approval.
Assessment
Practical and written assessment, case presentation and surgical video review; completion certificate
Faculty listed
Zhengliang Tu and Peng Ye (official curriculum)
Visa information
Invitation-letter support offered; confirm visa requirements with host

How to apply: Send the official application form and supporting documents to zyinternational@163.com at least six months before the intended start. Specify the named subspecialty and fellowship track; confirm placement dates and clinical privileges.

Sources for programme details

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

Thoracic Surgical Oncology Fellowship — Thoracic Surgery I / III

The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine (FAHZU) · Hangzhou, China · Focused Subspecialty Fellowship · Date not announced

A mentored, short fellowship for surgeons from outside China covering thoracic malignancies, minimally invasive resections and advanced diagnostic techniques. The hospital lists the same curriculum under Thoracic Surgery I and III; these are represented together.

Duration
3 months full time; other lengths may be arranged
Deadline
Apply at least 6 months before the intended start; confirm availability
Eligibility
Foreign medical-school graduates who have completed a general surgery residency
Required prior training
Foreign medical-school graduate who has completed general surgery residency; focused additional thoracic oncology training, not primary thoracic certification.
International applicants
International medical professionals welcomed; fellows need a home-country medical licence
Language
Fluent English or Chinese; English-speaking mentor offered
Funding
No programme fee; living costs and financial support are not stated
Application documents
Application form, CV, study plan, institution recommendation, medical licence, highest degree, passport, ID photo, insurance and recent health certificate
Official contact
FAHZU International Clinical Workshop: zyinternational@163.com
Participation
The source describes observer learning and skills training; operative privileges are not guaranteed and must be confirmed.
Curriculum
VATS/robotic lung, esophageal and mediastinal surgery; advanced bronchoscopy and image-guided nodule assessment.
Faculty listed
Hu Jian and Lv Xiayi (official curriculum)
Visa information
Invitation-letter support offered; confirm visa requirements with host

How to apply: Send the official application form and supporting documents to zyinternational@163.com at least six months before the intended start. Specify the named subspecialty and fellowship track; confirm placement dates and clinical privileges.

Sources for programme details

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