Multi-specialty · National University Specialist Training
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Specialist Training in Cardiothoracic Surgery

Tampere University and Tays Heart Hospital·Tampere

Programme overview

Finnish specialist pathway combining primary-care service, a common surgical introduction, specialty-specific general surgical training and differentiated cardiothoracic training.

InstitutionTampere University and Tays Heart Hospital
LocationTampere, Finland
SpecialtyMulti-specialty
FocusCardiothoracic Surgery
Programme typeNational University Specialist Training
Duration5-year regulatory minimum; competency completion commonly requires approximately 6–8 years
ParticipationSupervised clinical and operative specialist training through approved posts
International applicantsFinnish licensing, employment eligibility and programme selection apply; international access is not automatic
RegistrationFinnish medical authorisation and university specialist-training admission requirements apply
AccreditationFinnish erikoislääkäri specialist qualification in cardiothoracic surgery
PositionsNot publicly listed
IntakeUniversity selection cycle; no current place is inferred
DeadlineNo current cardiothoracic application window is published
FundingEmployment terms depend on the appointed Finnish training post
LanguageFinnish clinical proficiency required
Visa informationNot publicly listed
FeesNot publicly listed
Data qualityCurrent official university curriculum and government education listing verified 28 Aug 2026
Application opensNot publicly announced
EligibilityFinnish licensing, employment eligibility and programme selection apply; international access is not automatic
Required prior trainingNot publicly listed — confirm with programme
Application documentsSee official application instructions
Operative exposureSupervised clinical and operative specialist training through approved posts
Research componentNot publicly listed
Salary or stipendEmployment terms depend on the appointed Finnish training post
BenefitsNot publicly listed
AccommodationNot publicly listed
Official contactUse the official programme page
Publication stateVerified
Source typeOfficial institution
International applicant check

Finnish licensing, employment eligibility and programme selection apply; international access is not automatic

Clinical participationSupervised clinical and operative specialist training through approved posts

RegistrationFinnish medical authorisation and university specialist-training admission requirements apply

VisaNot publicly listed — confirm directly with the host.

LanguageFinnish 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 current 2026–27 Tampere curriculum publishes a 300-credit competency programme. The government Studyinfo listing states a five-year minimum and usually 6–8 years to achieve competencies; earlier cancelled intakes are not rolled forward.

Source qualityOfficial institutional or society page
Last checked28 Aug 2026