General Thoracic · Clinical Fellowship
International Thoracic Surgery Fellowship
Semmelweis University (Thoracic Surgery Clinic, with the National Institute of Oncology and National Korányi Institute of Pulmonology) · Budapest, Hungary · Budapest · Hungary
Programme overview
Semmelweis University invites candidates from Europe and internationally who are close to completing surgical training or recently board-certified in thoracic surgery. The centre performs about 2,000 thoracic procedures a year, over 600 robotic (RATS) cases annually on a dual-console da Vinci Xi, and about 25 lung transplants a year. Fellows gain hands-on experience in VATS/RATS, tracheobronchial surgery and advanced oncological resections, with optional research time.
Associated faculty
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Programme details
- Focus
- RATS, VATS, tracheobronchial surgery, advanced oncological resections; optional lung transplantation; laser metastasectomy, navigational bronchoscopy
- Duration
- 3–12 months (tailored)
- Eligibility
- Surgeons close to completing surgical training or with recently obtained national thoracic surgical board certification
- Required prior training
- Near-completion of surgical training or recent thoracic board certification
- International applicants
- Yes – candidates from Europe and internationally invited
- Language
- Proof of English knowledge required
- Funding
- Unfunded – fellows cover accommodation, transport and living expenses
- Positions
- Limited, filled in advance (number not stated)
- Application documents
- Proof of English, letter of intent, updated CV, one reference letter
- Official contact
- thoracicfellowship@semmelweis.hu; Programme Director Prof. Dr. Ferenc Rényi-Vámos; Administrator Dr. Hanna Tihanyi, +36 1 224 8600 /3778
- Data quality
- Official institutional source verified 9 Oct 2026
- Source type
- Official institutional or society page
- Registration
- Not publicly listed – confirm Hungarian registration requirements for hands-on operating with the programme
- Participation
- Clinical fellowship; privileges depend on credentialing
- Visa information
- Not publicly listed — confirm directly with the host.
International applicant check
- Language
- English proficiency must be documented
- Clinical participation
- Clinical fellowship; privileges depend on credentialing
- Registration
- Not publicly listed – confirm Hungarian registration requirements for hands-on operating with the programme
- Visa
- Not publicly listed — confirm directly with the host.
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How to apply
Apply through the online application form linked on the fellowship page, submitting proof of English knowledge, a letter of intent (preferred duration and goals), an updated CV and one letter of reference. Questions to thoracicfellowship@semmelweis.hu.
Open official programme page ↗Verification notes
Page states applications are accepted on a rolling basis but positions are limited and filled in advance; candidates should apply 6–12 months ahead. No fixed deadlines, number of positions, stipend or licensing details are published. Fellows cover their own accommodation, transport and living expenses.