Multi-specialty · Residency Pathway

Cardiothoracic Surgery Higher Surgical Training

The University of Hong Kong Department of Surgery·Hong Kong

Programme overview

Recognised higher surgical training posts in cardiothoracic surgery within HKU's Department of Surgery.

InstitutionThe University of Hong Kong Department of Surgery

LocationHong Kong, Hong Kong

SpecialtyMulti-specialty

FocusCardiothoracic Surgery

Programme typeResidency Pathway

DurationSee specialty-board curriculum

ParticipationHands-on clinical training

International applicantsLocal higher surgical training requirements apply

RegistrationHong Kong registration and training requirements apply

AccreditationCollege of Surgeons of Hong Kong specialty training

PositionsNot publicly listed

IntakeLocal training cycle

DeadlineSee local training cycle

FundingNot publicly listed

LanguageEnglish/Cantonese requirements should be confirmed

Visa informationNot publicly listed

FeesNot publicly listed

Data qualityOfficial institutional source available

Application opensNot publicly announced

EligibilityLocal higher surgical training requirements apply

Required prior trainingNot publicly listed — confirm with programme

Application documentsSee official application instructions

Operative exposureHands-on clinical training

Research componentNot publicly listed

Salary or stipendNot publicly listed

BenefitsNot publicly listed

AccommodationNot publicly listed

Official contactUse the official programme page

Publication stateVerified

Source typeOfficial institutional or society page

International applicant check

Local higher surgical training requirements apply

Clinical participationHands-on clinical training

RegistrationHong Kong registration and training requirements apply

VisaNot publicly listed — confirm directly with the host.

LanguageEnglish/Cantonese requirements should be confirmed

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 official specialty-board and HKU pathway.

Open official programme page ↗

Verification notes

HKU identifies accredited cardiothoracic higher surgical training posts; this is a residency route, not a fellowship.

Source qualityOfficial institutional or society page

Last checked14 Aug 2026