General Thoracic · Clinical Observership

Thoracic Surgery Observership

University Hospital Zurich·Zurich

Programme overview

Flexible observership providing exposure to the daily clinical and research work of the USZ Thoracic Surgery Department.

InstitutionUniversity Hospital Zurich

LocationZurich, Switzerland

SpecialtyGeneral Thoracic

FocusThoracic Surgery

Programme typeClinical Observership

DurationSeveral weeks or months

ParticipationObservation only unless a separately credentialed clinical fellowship is approved

International applicantsUSZ publishes testimonials from international observers and invites clinicians and researchers to apply

RegistrationInstitutional visitor and immigration requirements apply

AccreditationUniversity-hospital observership; no formal award is publicly stated

PositionsNot publicly listed

IntakeDates agreed with the department

DeadlineApplications accepted through the official programme form

FundingNot publicly listed

LanguageEnglish may support observation; German B2 is required for clinical activity

Visa informationNot publicly listed

FeesNot publicly listed

Data qualityOfficial institutional programme verified 27 Aug 2026

Application opensNot publicly announced

EligibilityUSZ publishes testimonials from international observers and invites clinicians and researchers to apply

Required prior trainingNot publicly listed — confirm with programme

Application documentsSee official application instructions

Operative exposureObservation only unless a separately credentialed clinical fellowship is approved

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

USZ publishes testimonials from international observers and invites clinicians and researchers to apply

Clinical participationObservation only unless a separately credentialed clinical fellowship is approved

RegistrationInstitutional visitor and immigration requirements apply

VisaNot publicly listed — confirm directly with the host.

LanguageEnglish may support observation; German B2 is required for clinical activity

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

Use the application button on the official fellowship and observership page.

Open official programme page ↗

Verification notes

The department explicitly offers fellowships and observerships lasting weeks or months; German B2 is required for clinical activity, not stated for observation-only participation.

Source qualityOfficial institutional or society page

Last checked27 Aug 2026