Adult Cardiac · University Specialist Training

Specialist Training Programme in Cardiac Surgery

Comenius University Faculty of Medicine and National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases·Bratislava

Programme overview

Six-year Slovak specialist programme covering acquired and congenital cardiac disease, great-vessel surgery, intensive care, perfusion and supervised operative competencies.

InstitutionComenius University Faculty of Medicine and National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases

LocationBratislava, Slovakia

SpecialtyAdult Cardiac

FocusCardiac Surgery

Programme typeUniversity Specialist Training

Duration6 years

ParticipationHands-on supervised specialist training at approved Slovak training facilities

International applicantsSlovak qualification recognition, professional registration, language and employment requirements apply

RegistrationMedical qualification, Slovak professional eligibility, university enrolment and an approved training post are required

AccreditationAccredited Comenius University specialist programme in Kardiochirurgia

PositionsNot publicly listed

IntakePost- and registration-specific

DeadlineEntry dates depend on university registration and an eligible Slovak training appointment

FundingEmployment terms depend on the appointed training post

LanguageSlovak clinical proficiency required

Visa informationNot publicly listed

FeesNot publicly listed

Data qualityOfficial university programme and current specialist-study pages verified 28 Aug 2026

Application opensNot publicly announced

EligibilitySlovak qualification recognition, professional registration, language and employment requirements apply

Required prior trainingNot publicly listed — confirm with programme

Application documentsSee official application instructions

Operative exposureHands-on supervised specialist training at approved Slovak training facilities

Research componentNot publicly listed

Salary or stipendEmployment terms depend on the appointed training post

BenefitsNot publicly listed

AccommodationNot publicly listed

Official contactUse the official programme page

Publication stateVerified

Source typeOfficial institution

International applicant check

Slovak qualification recognition, professional registration, language and employment requirements apply

Clinical participationHands-on supervised specialist training at approved Slovak training facilities

RegistrationMedical qualification, Slovak professional eligibility, university enrolment and an approved training post are required

VisaNot publicly listed — confirm directly with the host.

LanguageSlovak 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 Faculty's specialist-study registration process after securing an eligible appointment.

Open official programme page ↗

Verification notes

The Faculty publishes a six-year accredited programme and continues to list cardiac surgery in its current specialist-study portfolio. The 2026 schedule confirms active educational administration but is not a vacancy call.

Source qualityOfficial institutional or society page

Last checked28 Aug 2026