Adult Cardiac · National Specialist Training

Specialist Training in Cardiac Surgery

Medical University Sofia and accredited Bulgarian training bases·Sofia and accredited training bases

Programme overview

Five-year Ministry-approved cardiac-surgery specialty programme covering adult and congenital surgery, transplantation, mechanical support and emergencies.

InstitutionMedical University Sofia and accredited Bulgarian training bases

LocationSofia and accredited training bases, Bulgaria

SpecialtyAdult Cardiac

FocusCardiac Surgery

Programme typeNational Specialist Training

Duration5 years

ParticipationHands-on supervised specialist training at an accredited base

International applicantsBulgarian qualification recognition, medical registration, language and appointment requirements apply

RegistrationA medical degree, physician qualification and Bulgarian specialist-training appointment are required

AccreditationBulgarian Ministry-approved specialty in cardiac surgery

PositionsNot publicly listed

IntakeTraining-base specific

DeadlineNo current programme-specific application date is published

FundingEmployment and training terms depend on the appointed Bulgarian training base

LanguageBulgarian clinical proficiency required

Visa informationNot publicly listed

FeesNot publicly listed

Data qualityCurrent official university register and Ministry-approved curriculum verified 28 Aug 2026

Application opensNot publicly announced

EligibilityBulgarian qualification recognition, medical registration, language and appointment requirements apply

Required prior trainingNot publicly listed — confirm with programme

Application documentsSee official application instructions

Operative exposureHands-on supervised specialist training at an accredited base

Research componentNot publicly listed

Salary or stipendEmployment and training terms depend on the appointed Bulgarian training base

BenefitsNot publicly listed

AccommodationNot publicly listed

Official contactUse the official programme page

Publication stateVerified

Source typeOfficial institution

International applicant check

Bulgarian qualification recognition, medical registration, language and appointment requirements apply

Clinical participationHands-on supervised specialist training at an accredited base

RegistrationA medical degree, physician qualification and Bulgarian specialist-training appointment are required

VisaNot publicly listed — confirm directly with the host.

LanguageBulgarian clinical proficiency required

This is a source summary, not an eligibility decision. Confirm licensing, immigration, funding and clinical privileges with the responsible institution.

Application route

How to proceed

Follow the current Medical University Sofia and accredited-base specialist-training procedure.

Open official programme page ↗

Verification notes

The official programme register lists Cardiac Surgery and links the Ministry-approved five-year curriculum with 13 assessments and operative requirements. No open post is inferred.

Source qualityOfficial institutional or society page

Last checked28 Aug 2026