Multi-specialty · University Diploma of Specialised Studies

DES in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

Cheikh Anta Diop University Faculty of Medicine, Pharmacy and Dentistry·Dakar

Programme overview

Senegalese specialist diploma in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery delivered through UCAD's Department of Surgery and Surgical Specialties.

InstitutionCheikh Anta Diop University Faculty of Medicine, Pharmacy and Dentistry

LocationDakar, Senegal

SpecialtyMulti-specialty

FocusThoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

Programme typeUniversity Diploma of Specialised Studies

Duration5 years, with the fifth year identified as the dissertation year

ParticipationFull-time supervised specialist training with clinical rotations and a final dissertation

International applicantsSenegalese qualification recognition, professional registration, immigration, language and university requirements apply

RegistrationMedical qualification and the current UCAD DES admission and common-surgery requirements apply

AccreditationUCAD Diplome d'Etudes Specialisees in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

PositionsNot publicly listed

IntakeUniversity specialist-training cycle

DeadlineFollow the current UCAD specialist-training registration cycle

FundingNot publicly listed

LanguageFrench; local clinical-language requirements should be confirmed

Visa informationNot publicly listed

FeesNot publicly listed

Data qualityCurrent official university department and student-register evidence verified 28 Aug 2026

Application opensNot publicly announced

EligibilitySenegalese qualification recognition, professional registration, immigration, language and university requirements apply

Required prior trainingNot publicly listed — confirm with programme

Application documentsSee official application instructions

Operative exposureFull-time supervised specialist training with clinical rotations and a final dissertation

Research componentNot publicly listed

Salary or stipendNot publicly listed

BenefitsNot publicly listed

AccommodationNot publicly listed

Official contactUse the official programme page

Publication stateVerified

Source typeOfficial institution

International applicant check

Senegalese qualification recognition, professional registration, immigration, language and university requirements apply

Clinical participationFull-time supervised specialist training with clinical rotations and a final dissertation

RegistrationMedical qualification and the current UCAD DES admission and common-surgery requirements apply

VisaNot publicly listed — confirm directly with the host.

LanguageFrench; local clinical-language requirements should be confirmed

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

Confirm the current intake and registration timetable with the Faculty before applying.

Open official programme page ↗

Verification notes

The official department page lists thoracic and cardiovascular surgery among its attached DES programmes, while UCAD's current student register identifies years one through five and a fifth-year dissertation stage. Neither source publishes a current vacancy, fee or closing date.

Source qualityOfficial institutional or society page

Last checked28 Aug 2026