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National Specialist Training in Thoracic Surgery

Norwegian Directorate of Health and approved training organisations·Approved training organisations across Norway

Programme overview

National thoracic-surgery specialist pathway combining common surgical competencies, thoracic-specific learning outcomes and supervised training in approved organisations.

InstitutionNorwegian Directorate of Health and approved training organisations
LocationApproved training organisations across Norway, Norway
SpecialtyMulti-specialty
FocusThoracic Surgery
Programme typeNational Specialist Training
DurationIndividual LIS pathway under the national framework
ParticipationHands-on supervised specialist training through a physician-in-specialisation appointment
International applicantsNorwegian authorisation, language and employment eligibility apply
RegistrationNorwegian medical authorisation and specialist-training appointment requirements apply
AccreditationNorwegian Directorate of Health specialist recognition
PositionsNot publicly listed
IntakePost-specific
DeadlineApply to an approved physician-in-specialisation post
FundingEmployment terms depend on the appointed LIS post
LanguageNorwegian clinical proficiency required
Visa informationNot publicly listed
FeesNot publicly listed
Data qualityOfficial national regulator pathway verified 27 Aug 2026
Application opensNot publicly announced
EligibilityNorwegian authorisation, language and employment eligibility apply
Required prior trainingNot publicly listed — confirm with programme
Application documentsSee official application instructions
Operative exposureHands-on supervised specialist training through a physician-in-specialisation appointment
Research componentNot publicly listed
Salary or stipendEmployment terms depend on the appointed LIS post
BenefitsNot publicly listed
AccommodationNot publicly listed
Official contactUse the official programme page
Publication stateVerified
Source typeOfficial institution
International applicant check

Norwegian authorisation, language and employment eligibility apply

Clinical participationHands-on supervised specialist training through a physician-in-specialisation appointment

RegistrationNorwegian medical authorisation and specialist-training appointment requirements apply

VisaNot publicly listed — confirm directly with the host.

LanguageNorwegian clinical proficiency required

This is a source summary, not an eligibility decision. Confirm licensing, immigration, funding and clinical privileges with the responsible institution.

Verification notes

The regulator publishes national thoracic-surgery learning goals and approved-training structure; no central open vacancy or universal fixed duration is inferred.

Source qualityOfficial institutional or society page
Last checked27 Aug 2026