Adult Cardiac · National Specialist Training
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National Specialist Training in Cardiac Surgery

Czech Ministry of Health and accredited cardiac-surgery centres·Accredited centres including Prague, Brno and Plzen

Programme overview

Czech specialist pathway combining a cardiac-surgery core with accredited adult, congenital, intensive-care, perfusion, cardiology and vascular-surgery training.

InstitutionCzech Ministry of Health and accredited cardiac-surgery centres
LocationAccredited centres including Prague, Brno and Plzen, Czech Republic
SpecialtyAdult Cardiac
FocusCardiac Surgery
Programme typeNational Specialist Training
Duration77 months in the published structure: 30-month core plus 47-month specialist training
ParticipationHands-on supervised specialist training through an accredited provider
International applicantsCzech medical recognition, language and employment requirements apply
RegistrationCzech medical authorisation and specialist-training registration requirements apply
AccreditationCzech Ministry of Health specialist training in Kardiochirurgie
PositionsNot publicly listed
IntakeProvider-specific
DeadlineTraining appointments are advertised by accredited providers
FundingEmployment terms depend on the appointed training post
LanguageCzech clinical proficiency required
Visa informationNot publicly listed
FeesNot publicly listed
Data qualityOfficial Ministry curriculum and current accreditation register verified 28 Aug 2026
Application opensNot publicly announced
EligibilityCzech medical recognition, language and employment requirements apply
Required prior trainingNot publicly listed — confirm with programme
Application documentsSee official application instructions
Operative exposureHands-on supervised specialist training through an accredited provider
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

Czech medical recognition, language and employment requirements apply

Clinical participationHands-on supervised specialist training through an accredited provider

RegistrationCzech medical authorisation and specialist-training registration requirements apply

VisaNot publicly listed — confirm directly with the host.

LanguageCzech 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 a currently accredited provider and complete the Ministry specialist-training registration process.

Open official programme page ↗

Verification notes

The Ministry training plan publishes 47 months of specialist training after the 30-month cardiac-surgery core. Current accreditation records identify active centres; accreditation does not by itself prove a vacancy.

Source qualityOfficial institutional or society page
Last checked28 Aug 2026