Multi-specialty · University Residency Programme

Residency in Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery

Lithuanian University of Health Sciences·Kaunas

Programme overview

Seven-year university residency leading to the professional qualification of cardiac and thoracic surgeon, with cardiac, thoracic, cardiology, emergency and intensive-care cycles.

InstitutionLithuanian University of Health Sciences

LocationKaunas, Lithuania

SpecialtyMulti-specialty

FocusCardiac and Thoracic Surgery

Programme typeUniversity Residency Programme

Duration7 years

ParticipationHands-on supervised university residency

International applicantsNon-EU and foreign-degree candidates must satisfy the current LSMU and Lithuanian recognition requirements

RegistrationLithuanian professional, language and competitive residency-admission requirements apply

AccreditationState programme code 7330GX127

PositionsNot publicly listed

IntakeCompetitive two-stage residency selection

DeadlineFollow the current LSMU residency admissions cycle

FundingResidency funding and employment terms depend on the awarded place

LanguageLithuanian clinical proficiency required

Visa informationNot publicly listed

FeesNot publicly listed

Data qualityOfficial university programme and admissions pages verified 28 Aug 2026

Application opensNot publicly announced

EligibilityNon-EU and foreign-degree candidates must satisfy the current LSMU and Lithuanian recognition requirements

Required prior trainingNot publicly listed — confirm with programme

Application documentsSee official application instructions

Operative exposureHands-on supervised university residency

Research componentNot publicly listed

Salary or stipendResidency funding and employment terms depend on the awarded place

BenefitsNot publicly listed

AccommodationNot publicly listed

Official contactUse the official programme page

Publication stateVerified

Source typeOfficial institution

International applicant check

Non-EU and foreign-degree candidates must satisfy the current LSMU and Lithuanian recognition requirements

Clinical participationHands-on supervised university residency

RegistrationLithuanian professional, language and competitive residency-admission requirements apply

VisaNot publicly listed — confirm directly with the host.

LanguageLithuanian 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 through the current LSMU residency admissions process.

Open official programme page ↗

Verification notes

The official programme publishes a seven-year duration, state code 7330GX127 and the cardiac and thoracic surgeon qualification. A current place or deadline is not inferred.

Source qualityOfficial institutional or society page

Last checked28 Aug 2026