General Thoracic · University Medical Specialisation
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Specialisation in Thoracic Surgery

University of the Republic Faculty of Medicine·Montevideo

Programme overview

Five-year university specialisation in thoracic surgery based through the Faculty of Medicine Graduate School and Hospital Maciel, with a thesis requirement.

InstitutionUniversity of the Republic Faculty of Medicine
LocationMontevideo, Uruguay
SpecialtyGeneral Thoracic
FocusThoracic Surgery
Programme typeUniversity Medical Specialisation
Duration60 months
ParticipationClinical specialisation subject to university and hospital placement
International applicantsInternational eligibility and professional-registration requirements are not published on the programme record
RegistrationUruguayan medical-registration and Faculty admission requirements must be confirmed
AccreditationUniversity of the Republic medical specialisation
PositionsNot publicly listed
IntakePeriodic, every 2 years
DeadlinePeriodic application every 2 years; current dates not defined
FundingNo university tuition rights are charged; employment and living support are not published
LanguageSpanish clinical proficiency required
Visa informationNot publicly listed
FeesNot publicly listed
Data qualityOfficial university programme record verified 27 Aug 2026; current cycle unannounced
Application opensNot publicly announced
EligibilityInternational eligibility and professional-registration requirements are not published on the programme record
Required prior trainingNot publicly listed — confirm with programme
Application documentsSee official application instructions
Operative exposureClinical specialisation subject to university and hospital placement
Research componentNot publicly listed
Salary or stipendNo university tuition rights are charged; employment and living support are not published
BenefitsNot publicly listed
AccommodationNot publicly listed
Official contactUse the official programme page
Publication stateVerified
Source typeOfficial institution
International applicant check

International eligibility and professional-registration requirements are not published on the programme record

Clinical participationClinical specialisation subject to university and hospital placement

RegistrationUruguayan medical-registration and Faculty admission requirements must be confirmed

VisaNot publicly listed — confirm directly with the host.

LanguageSpanish 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 official university record lists 60 months, a thesis, Hospital Maciel and biennial application, but shows no current registration state or deadline.

Source qualityOfficial institutional or society page
Last checked27 Aug 2026