Multi-specialty · National Specialist Service Training

National Specialist Training in Thoracic Surgery

Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare and approved healthcare providers·Approved training providers across Sweden

Programme overview

Swedish base-specialty pathway in thoracic surgery with an individual training programme, continuous competency assessment and supervised service in approved healthcare settings.

InstitutionSwedish National Board of Health and Welfare and approved healthcare providers

LocationApproved training providers across Sweden, Sweden

SpecialtyMulti-specialty

FocusThoracic Surgery

Programme typeNational Specialist Service Training

DurationIndividual ST programme under HSLF-FS 2021:8

ParticipationHands-on supervised ST service with documented competency assessments

International applicantsSwedish medical licence, language and employment eligibility apply

RegistrationSwedish medical licence and specialist-service requirements apply

AccreditationSwedish National Board of Health and Welfare specialist certification

PositionsNot publicly listed

IntakePost-specific

DeadlineApply to an eligible ST physician post

FundingEmployment terms depend on the appointed ST post

LanguageSwedish clinical proficiency required

Visa informationNot publicly listed

FeesNot publicly listed

Data qualityCurrent official national regulation verified 27 Aug 2026

Application opensNot publicly announced

EligibilitySwedish medical licence, language and employment eligibility apply

Required prior trainingNot publicly listed — confirm with programme

Application documentsSee official application instructions

Operative exposureHands-on supervised ST service with documented competency assessments

Research componentNot publicly listed

Salary or stipendEmployment terms depend on the appointed ST post

BenefitsNot publicly listed

AccommodationNot publicly listed

Official contactUse the official programme page

Publication stateVerified

Source typeOfficial institution

International applicant check

Swedish medical licence, language and employment eligibility apply

Clinical participationHands-on supervised ST service with documented competency assessments

RegistrationSwedish medical licence and specialist-service requirements apply

VisaNot publicly listed — confirm directly with the host.

LanguageSwedish 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 to a thoracic-surgery ST post and complete the provider's individual training programme.

Open official programme page ↗

Verification notes

The current national regulation lists thoracic surgery as a base specialty and defines supervision and competency assessment; it does not publish a central vacancy or universal closing date.

Source qualityOfficial institutional or society page

Last checked27 Aug 2026