Multi-specialty · National Specialist Training Programme

DES in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

College Francais de Chirurgie Thoracique et Cardio-Vasculaire·Accredited training centres across France

Programme overview

Six-year national specialist curriculum spanning foundational, advanced and consolidation phases with cardiac, thoracic, vascular, congenital and research competencies.

InstitutionCollege Francais de Chirurgie Thoracique et Cardio-Vasculaire

LocationAccredited training centres across France, France

SpecialtyMulti-specialty

FocusThoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

Programme typeNational Specialist Training Programme

Duration12 semesters (6 years)

ParticipationHands-on supervised training across accredited hospital placements

International applicantsEntry is through the applicable French national medical-training route; international equivalence is not assumed

RegistrationFrench third-cycle medical-training and professional requirements apply

AccreditationDiplome d'etudes specialisees in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery

PositionsNot publicly listed

IntakeNational cycle

DeadlineNational residency selection and placement cycle

FundingFrench resident employment terms apply

LanguageFrench

Visa informationNot publicly listed

FeesNot publicly listed

Data qualityOfficial specialty-college curriculum verified 27 Aug 2026

Application opensNot publicly announced

EligibilityEntry is through the applicable French national medical-training route; international equivalence is not assumed

Required prior trainingNot publicly listed — confirm with programme

Application documentsSee official application instructions

Operative exposureHands-on supervised training across accredited hospital placements

Research componentNot publicly listed

Salary or stipendFrench resident employment terms apply

BenefitsNot publicly listed

AccommodationNot publicly listed

Official contactUse the official programme page

Publication stateVerified

Source typeOfficial society

International applicant check

Entry is through the applicable French national medical-training route; international equivalence is not assumed

Clinical participationHands-on supervised training across accredited hospital placements

RegistrationFrench third-cycle medical-training and professional requirements apply

VisaNot publicly listed — confirm directly with the host.

LanguageFrench

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

Use the official French national residency and university placement process.

Open official programme page ↗

Verification notes

The official College curriculum specifies 12 semesters, mandatory accredited placements, simulation, operative portfolio, research output and staged assessment.

Source qualityOfficial institutional or society page

Last checked27 Aug 2026