Adult Cardiac · Residency Training
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Cardiac Surgery Specialist Training

University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf·Hamburg

Programme overview

Structured specialist pathway comprising a 24-month common trunk and 48 months of cardiac-surgery training.

InstitutionUniversity Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf
LocationHamburg, Germany
SpecialtyAdult Cardiac
FocusCardiac Surgery
Programme typeResidency Training
Duration72 months
ParticipationSupervised specialist clinical training
International applicantsGerman recognition and employment eligibility apply
RegistrationGerman medical licence and state requirements apply
AccreditationGerman specialist-training pathway
PositionsNot publicly listed
IntakeConfirm current details with the programme
DeadlineConfirm current details with the programme
FundingEmployment terms depend on appointment
LanguageGerman proficiency required
Visa informationNot publicly listed
FeesNot publicly listed
Data qualityOfficial institutional source available
Application opensNot publicly announced
EligibilityGerman recognition and employment eligibility apply
Required prior trainingNot publicly listed — confirm with programme
Application documentsSee official application instructions
Operative exposureSupervised specialist clinical training
Research componentNot publicly listed
Salary or stipendEmployment terms depend on appointment
BenefitsNot publicly listed
AccommodationNot publicly listed
Official contactUse the official programme page
Publication stateVerified
Source typeOfficial institutional or society page
International applicant check

German recognition and employment eligibility apply

Clinical participationSupervised specialist clinical training

RegistrationGerman medical licence and state requirements apply

VisaNot publicly listed — confirm directly with the host.

LanguageGerman proficiency required

This is a source summary, not an eligibility decision. Confirm licensing, immigration, funding and clinical privileges with the responsible institution.

Verification notes

UKE publishes a 72-month structured route with common-trunk and cardiac-surgery phases.

Source qualityOfficial institutional or society page
Last checked14 Aug 2026