Multi-specialty · National Medical Specialisation

National Specialisation in Cardiothoracic Surgery

Croatian Ministry of Health and authorised training institutions·Authorised training institutions across Croatia

Programme overview

Five-year Croatian specialty pathway with a 22-month common surgical trunk followed by 33 months of cardiothoracic training and cardiac or thoracic orientation.

InstitutionCroatian Ministry of Health and authorised training institutions

LocationAuthorised training institutions across Croatia, Croatia

SpecialtyMulti-specialty

FocusCardiothoracic Surgery

Programme typeNational Medical Specialisation

Duration5 years (60 months)

ParticipationHands-on supervised specialist training at an authorised institution

International applicantsCroatian recognition, licensing, language and employment requirements apply

RegistrationCroatian medical authorisation and specialist-training appointment requirements apply

AccreditationCroatian Ministry of Health specialisation in cardiothoracic surgery

PositionsNot publicly listed

IntakePost-specific

DeadlineNo current national application date is published

FundingEmployment terms depend on the appointed specialist-training post

LanguageCroatian clinical proficiency required

Visa informationNot publicly listed

FeesNot publicly listed

Data qualityOfficial curriculum and current 2026 regulatory framework verified 28 Aug 2026

Application opensNot publicly announced

EligibilityCroatian recognition, licensing, 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 an authorised institution

Research componentNot publicly listed

Salary or stipendEmployment terms depend on the appointed specialist-training post

BenefitsNot publicly listed

AccommodationNot publicly listed

Official contactUse the official programme page

Publication stateVerified

Source typeOfficial institution

International applicant check

Croatian recognition, licensing, language and employment requirements apply

Clinical participationHands-on supervised specialist training at an authorised institution

RegistrationCroatian medical authorisation and specialist-training appointment requirements apply

VisaNot publicly listed — confirm directly with the host.

LanguageCroatian 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

Apply for an eligible post at an authorised Croatian training institution and follow the current national specialisation procedure.

Open official programme page ↗

Verification notes

The official curriculum publishes a 60-month structure with cardiac and thoracic tracks. A historical 2023 workforce plan is not treated as evidence of a current vacancy.

Source qualityOfficial institutional or society page

Last checked28 Aug 2026