Adult Cardiac · University Medical Specialisation

Specialisation in Cardiac Surgery

National University of Asuncion Faculty of Medical Sciences·San Lorenzo

Programme overview

Four-year in-person cardiac-surgery specialisation covering patient care, teaching, research and professional practice after prior general-surgery training.

InstitutionNational University of Asuncion Faculty of Medical Sciences

LocationSan Lorenzo, Paraguay

SpecialtyAdult Cardiac

FocusCardiac Surgery

Programme typeUniversity Medical Specialisation

Duration4 years (8,272 hours)

ParticipationFull-time supervised specialist training

International applicantsParaguayan qualification recognition, professional registration, language and university-selection requirements apply

RegistrationMedical degree, at least two completed years of general surgery, theoretical examination and interview are published requirements

AccreditationUNA specialist degree; curriculum approved by the University Superior Council and listed by CONES

Positions0 first-year places in the official 2026 allocation; this is not an open vacancy

IntakeUniversity medical-residency cycle

DeadlineThe verified 2026 allocation listed zero first-year places; next cycle not announced

FundingNot publicly listed

LanguageSpanish

Visa informationNot publicly listed

FeesNot publicly listed

Data qualityCurrent official university programme and 2026 allocation verified 28 Aug 2026

Application opensNot publicly announced

EligibilityParaguayan qualification recognition, professional registration, language and university-selection requirements apply

Required prior trainingNot publicly listed — confirm with programme

Application documentsSee official application instructions

Operative exposureFull-time supervised specialist training

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

Paraguayan qualification recognition, professional registration, language and university-selection requirements apply

Clinical participationFull-time supervised specialist training

RegistrationMedical degree, at least two completed years of general surgery, theoretical examination and interview are published requirements

VisaNot publicly listed — confirm directly with the host.

LanguageSpanish

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

Monitor the next Faculty of Medical Sciences residency and subspecialty allocation.

Open official programme page ↗

Verification notes

The current programme page publishes four years, 8,272 hours and entry requirements. The official 2026 resident circular listed zero cardiac-surgery R1 places, so the programme is retained with an explicit closed status.

Source qualityOfficial institutional or society page

Last checked28 Aug 2026