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Clinical FellowshipCardiothoracic Critical Care

Adult Cardiac Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Fellowship

German Heart Center of the Charite (DHZC) · Berlin

Two-year curriculum across cardiac operating rooms, hybrid theatres, intensive care and PACU, with progressive responsibility, research time and teaching duties.

✓ Official source · Checked 27 Aug 2026

StatusOpen

Duration24 months

Deadline15 Sep 2026

InternationalApplicants need a German or recognised medical licence; the post also requires English B2

FundingPaid full-time position under German physician tariff group A2

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Residency TrainingMulti-specialty

Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency

Hamad Medical Corporation · Doha

Board-aligned cardiothoracic residency within Hamad Medical Corporation's postgraduate training portfolio.

✓ Official source · Checked 14 Aug 2026

StatusOpen

DurationProgramme-defined

Deadline30 Sep 2026

InternationalPublished applicant-category rules apply

FundingResidency terms depend on appointment

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Research FellowshipTransplant & MCS

ISHLT Research Fellowship Grant

International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation · Recipient research institution

Support for trainees pursuing basic, clinical or translational research in advanced heart or lung disease.

✓ Official source · Checked 14 Aug 2026

StatusOpen

DurationNeeds confirmation

Deadline30 Sep 2026

InternationalSee ISHLT applicant and membership criteria

FundingResearch fellowship grant

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Advanced Subspecialty FellowshipGeneral Thoracic

Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery Fellowship

Duke University Hospital · Durham, North Carolina

Advanced noncardiac thoracic surgery training for graduates of cardiothoracic residency, beginning 1 August 2027.

✓ Official source · Checked 24 Aug 2026

StatusOpen

Duration1 year

Deadline26 Oct 2026 at 09:00 Pacific

InternationalInternational graduates may apply; Duke lists J-1 as the only sponsored visa

FundingNot published

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University Specialty ProgrammeAdult Cardiac

Specialisation in Cardiovascular Surgery

Universidad CES · Medellín

Full-time cardiovascular surgery specialty training covering coronary, valve, aortic and great-vessel surgery with research and multidisciplinary practice.

✓ Official source · Checked 26 Aug 2026

StatusOpen

Duration3 years (6 semesters)

Deadline4 Nov 2026

InternationalForeign qualifications and Colombian professional requirements must be validated

FundingNot published

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Rotational Surgical ResidencyMulti-specialty

Surgical Residency with Cardiovascular and Thoracic Rotations

Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) · Geneva

Departmental surgical residency offering six-month rotations that include cardiovascular surgery, thoracic surgery, transplantation, intensive care and other surgical services.

✓ Official source · Checked 27 Aug 2026

StatusOpen

DurationSix-month rotations within the surgical appointment

Deadline30 Sep 2026

InternationalEligibility depends on HUG appointment and Swiss recognition requirements

FundingEmployment terms depend on appointment

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Travelling FellowshipAdult Cardiac

Every Heartbeat Matters Valve Fellowship

AATS Foundation · Selected host institution

Advanced valve-disease training for surgeons serving populations with limited access to specialist heart-valve care.

✓ Official source · Checked 14 Aug 2026

StatusUpcoming

DurationUp to 3 months

DeadlineDate not announced

InternationalGlobal programme; published applicant requirements apply

FundingNeeds confirmation

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Travelling FellowshipAdult Cardiac

James L. Cox Fellowship in Atrial Fibrillation Surgery

AATS Foundation · Host institution selected with awardee

A two- or four-week AATS Foundation fellowship in the pathophysiology, decision-making and surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation, including lesion sets, energy sources, left atrial appendage management and postoperative rhythm assessment.

✓ Official source · Checked 25 Aug 2026

StatusUpcoming

Duration2 or 4 weeks

Deadline2 Dec 2026 (page header); applicant text states 1 Dec at 11:59 PM ET

InternationalThe official award structure explicitly includes international trainees; all applicants must meet host-centre requirements

FundingDomestic: up to US$3,750 / US$7,500; international: up to US$5,000 / US$10,000

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Training and Mobility GrantMulti-specialty

Marc Laskar Training and Mobility Grants

French Society of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (SFCTCV) · Paris administration; host site varies

Competitive funding for junior thoracic and cardiovascular surgeons undertaking structured Master 2, mobility or registry-based research projects with senior supervision.

✓ Official source · Checked 27 Aug 2026

StatusUpcoming

DurationProject-defined mobility or one Master 2 year

Deadline29 Mar 2027

InternationalNeeds confirmation

FundingNot published

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