Multi-specialty · National Higher Specialist Training

National Specialist Training in Thoracic Surgery

Danish Society of Cardiothoracic Surgery and regional training centres·Copenhagen, Aarhus, Odense and Aalborg pathways

Programme overview

National higher-specialist pathway across at least two cardiothoracic departments with cardiac, thoracic, cardiology, pulmonology and thoracic-anaesthesia training.

InstitutionDanish Society of Cardiothoracic Surgery and regional training centres

LocationCopenhagen, Aarhus, Odense and Aalborg pathways, Denmark

SpecialtyMulti-specialty

FocusCardiothoracic Surgery

Programme typeNational Higher Specialist Training

DurationApproximately 5.5 years after the introductory post

ParticipationHands-on salaried specialist training through appointed posts

International applicantsDanish authorisation, language and appointment eligibility apply; international access is not assumed

RegistrationCompletion of Danish basic and introductory training, authorisation and appointment requirements apply

AccreditationDanish national specialist recognition in thoracic surgery

PositionsUsually 3–4 higher-training posts nationally each year

IntakeIndicative centre allocations are published through 2030

DeadlinePosts are advertised through the regional medical-training system

FundingEmployment terms depend on the appointed training post

LanguageDanish clinical proficiency required

Visa informationNot publicly listed

FeesNot publicly listed

Data qualityOfficial professional-society training pathway verified 27 Aug 2026

Application opensNot publicly announced

EligibilityDanish authorisation, language and appointment eligibility apply; international access is not assumed

Required prior trainingNot publicly listed — confirm with programme

Application documentsSee official application instructions

Operative exposureHands-on salaried specialist training through appointed posts

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 society

International applicant check

Danish authorisation, language and appointment eligibility apply; international access is not assumed

Clinical participationHands-on salaried specialist training through appointed posts

RegistrationCompletion of Danish basic and introductory training, authorisation and appointment requirements apply

VisaNot publicly listed — confirm directly with the host.

LanguageDanish 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 to an advertised regional higher-training post after completing the required introductory thoracic-surgery position.

Open official programme page ↗

Verification notes

The professional society publishes the 5.5-year structure, multi-centre requirement and indicative 2026–2030 distribution; the allocation is guidance rather than a guarantee of a vacancy.

Source qualityOfficial institutional or society page

Last checked27 Aug 2026