Multi-specialty · National Medical Specialisation

National Specialisation in Thoracic Surgery

Israel Medical Association Scientific Council and accredited departments·Accredited training departments across Israel

Programme overview

Six-year national specialty pathway with distinct cardiac-surgery and general-thoracic tracks, compulsory rotations and a basic-sciences period.

InstitutionIsrael Medical Association Scientific Council and accredited departments

LocationAccredited training departments across Israel, Israel

SpecialtyMulti-specialty

FocusThoracic Surgery

Programme typeNational Medical Specialisation

Duration6 years

ParticipationHands-on supervised specialist training through an accredited department

International applicantsIsraeli medical licensing and recognition of prior qualifications are required; the syllabus does not establish automatic access for international graduates

RegistrationIsrael Medical Association Scientific Council residency and Ministry of Health licensing requirements apply

AccreditationNational specialist recognition in thoracic surgery

PositionsNot publicly listed

IntakePost-specific

DeadlineAppointment dates are set by accredited training departments

FundingEmployment terms depend on the appointed residency post

LanguageHebrew clinical proficiency and institutional requirements apply

Visa informationNot publicly listed

FeesNot publicly listed

Data qualityCurrent official Israel Medical Association syllabus verified 27 Aug 2026

Application opensNot publicly announced

EligibilityIsraeli medical licensing and recognition of prior qualifications are required; the syllabus does not establish automatic access for international graduates

Required prior trainingNot publicly listed — confirm with programme

Application documentsSee official application instructions

Operative exposureHands-on supervised specialist training through an accredited department

Research componentNot publicly listed

Salary or stipendEmployment terms depend on the appointed residency post

BenefitsNot publicly listed

AccommodationNot publicly listed

Official contactUse the official programme page

Publication stateVerified

Source typeOfficial society

International applicant check

Israeli medical licensing and recognition of prior qualifications are required; the syllabus does not establish automatic access for international graduates

Clinical participationHands-on supervised specialist training through an accredited department

RegistrationIsrael Medical Association Scientific Council residency and Ministry of Health licensing requirements apply

VisaNot publicly listed — confirm directly with the host.

LanguageHebrew clinical proficiency and institutional requirements apply

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

Secure an eligible post in a department recognised by the Scientific Council and register the training pathway through the official residency system.

Open official programme page ↗

Verification notes

The current official syllabus defines two six-year pathways: cardiac surgery and general thoracic surgery. It proves the national training route but not a central vacancy, salary or current application deadline.

Source qualityOfficial institutional or society page

Last checked27 Aug 2026