Multi-specialty · International Specialist Training Pathway

DFMS / DFMSA Cardiothoracic Surgery Pathway

University of Strasbourg and accredited French teaching hospitals·Strasbourg coordination; placements across France

Programme overview

National route enabling eligible non-EU physicians to complete part of French specialist theory and practical hospital training in thoracic or cardiovascular surgery.

InstitutionUniversity of Strasbourg and accredited French teaching hospitals

LocationStrasbourg coordination; placements across France, France

SpecialtyMulti-specialty

FocusThoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

Programme typeInternational Specialist Training Pathway

DurationDFMS: 2–6 semesters; DFMSA: 1–2 semesters

ParticipationPractical hospital training in an allocated FFI post; the diploma itself does not confer a right to practise independently in France

International applicantsFor eligible physicians outside the EU, EEA, Switzerland and Andorra; refugee and protected-person routes are also described

RegistrationMedical degree, nationality rules, specialty status and French B2 evidence apply

AccreditationFrench DFMS or DFMSA university diploma pathway

PositionsDepends on the national contingent and cooperation agreements

IntakeFunctions begin 1 November after selection

Deadline2026–27 first-stage application concluded

FundingFFI post and financial terms depend on the allocated route

LanguageFrench B2 minimum

Visa informationNot publicly listed

FeesNot publicly listed

Data qualityOfficial university coordinating source verified 27 Aug 2026

Application opensNot publicly announced

EligibilityFor eligible physicians outside the EU, EEA, Switzerland and Andorra; refugee and protected-person routes are also described

Required prior trainingNot publicly listed — confirm with programme

Application documentsSee official application instructions

Operative exposurePractical hospital training in an allocated FFI post; the diploma itself does not confer a right to practise independently in France

Research componentNot publicly listed

Salary or stipendFFI post and financial terms depend on the allocated route

BenefitsNot publicly listed

AccommodationNot publicly listed

Official contactUse the official programme page

Publication stateVerified

Source typeOfficial institution

International applicant check

For eligible physicians outside the EU, EEA, Switzerland and Andorra; refugee and protected-person routes are also described

Clinical participationPractical hospital training in an allocated FFI post; the diploma itself does not confer a right to practise independently in France

RegistrationMedical degree, nationality rules, specialty status and French B2 evidence apply

VisaNot publicly listed — confirm directly with the host.

LanguageFrench B2 minimum

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 two-stage dossier process coordinated by the University of Strasbourg and the relevant embassy or Campus France office.

Open official programme page ↗

Verification notes

The current page publishes 2026–27 deadlines that have passed; the pathway is retained as closed until a new cycle is officially posted.

Source qualityOfficial institutional or society page

Last checked27 Aug 2026