InstitutionMalta Postgraduate Medical Training Centre and Specialist Accreditation Committee
LocationMater Dei Hospital and approved overseas centres, Malta
SpecialtyMulti-specialty
FocusCardiothoracic Surgery
Programme typeHigher Specialist Training
Duration6 years after basic surgical training
ParticipationHands-on supervised higher specialist training through an appointed government post
International applicantsMalta Medical Council registration, recognised basic surgical training, MRCS and appointment requirements apply
RegistrationCompletion of two years of basic surgical training, full MRCS and permanent Malta Medical Council registration are published entry requirements
AccreditationMalta Specialist Accreditation Committee cardiothoracic-surgery training pathway
PositionsNot publicly listed
IntakeGovernment recruitment call
DeadlineLatest verified call closed 31 Oct 2025; next cycle not announced
FundingSalaried government training terms apply when a post is awarded; current terms are not inferred from an older call
LanguageEnglish and Maltese requirements apply to the appointed post
Visa informationNot publicly listed
FeesNot publicly listed
Data qualityCurrent government training register, official curriculum and latest recruitment call verified 28 Aug 2026
Application opensNot publicly announced
EligibilityMalta Medical Council registration, recognised basic surgical training, MRCS and appointment requirements apply
Required prior trainingNot publicly listed — confirm with programme
Application documentsSee official application instructions
Operative exposureHands-on supervised higher specialist training through an appointed government post
Research componentNot publicly listed
Salary or stipendSalaried government training terms apply when a post is awarded; current terms are not inferred from an older call
BenefitsNot publicly listed
AccommodationNot publicly listed
Official contactUse the official programme page
Publication stateVerified
Source typeOfficial institution