Multi-specialty · University Medical Specialisation

Specialisation in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

Saint Joseph University of Beirut·Beirut

Programme overview

Seven-year specialist curriculum beginning with a common surgical year and continuing through validated hospital residencies and examinations.

InstitutionSaint Joseph University of Beirut

LocationBeirut, Lebanon

SpecialtyMulti-specialty

FocusThoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

Programme typeUniversity Medical Specialisation

Duration7 years (at least 14 semesters)

ParticipationFull-time hospital-based specialist training with assessed residency stages

International applicantsA medical doctorate plus Lebanese recognition, licensing and university admission requirements apply

RegistrationMedical doctorate and successful completion of the university's admission and common-surgery requirements

AccreditationUSJ Diploma of Specialisation in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

PositionsNot publicly listed

IntakeUniversity postgraduate medical cycle

DeadlineFollow the current USJ postgraduate medical admissions cycle

FundingNot publicly listed

LanguageFrench

Visa informationNot publicly listed

FeesNot publicly listed

Data qualityCurrent official university diploma page verified 28 Aug 2026

Application opensNot publicly announced

EligibilityA medical doctorate plus Lebanese recognition, licensing and university admission requirements apply

Required prior trainingNot publicly listed — confirm with programme

Application documentsSee official application instructions

Operative exposureFull-time hospital-based specialist training with assessed residency stages

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

A medical doctorate plus Lebanese recognition, licensing and university admission requirements apply

Clinical participationFull-time hospital-based specialist training with assessed residency stages

RegistrationMedical doctorate and successful completion of the university's admission and common-surgery requirements

VisaNot publicly listed — confirm directly with the host.

LanguageFrench

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

Follow the current Faculty of Medicine specialist-admission process.

Open official programme page ↗

Verification notes

The official programme publishes 420 credits, at least 14 semesters, French instruction, a seven-year curriculum, a common first surgical year, hospital rotations and examinations. No current vacancy or deadline is inferred.

Source qualityOfficial institutional or society page

Last checked28 Aug 2026