Postgraduate Training in Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism

Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) – Service d'endocrinologie, diabétologie et métabolisme

Internal MedicineEndocrinology and DiabetologySpecialist training programme
Destination
CHE
Geneva, Switzerland

Overview

HUG training concept (updated 26 August 2025) for the endocrinology/diabetology specialist title: category A (3 years) clinical service plus a category C (1 year) diabetes research laboratory, with structured weekly supervision and trainee exchanges with HFR Fribourg and HVS Sion.

The programme

Training type
Specialist training programme
Duration
Usual engagement: at least 3 years for discipline-specific training; 1 year for an option year
Start
Not stated on official page
Positions
7 discipline-specific clinical posts, 0-1 non-specific post, 1 research post
Accreditation
SIWF category A (3 years) for Endocrinology/Diabetology; research lab category C (1 year).
Department
Not stated on official page

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility
Prior General Internal Medicine specialist title required, ideally with chief-resident experience.
International applicants
Not stated on official page
Visa support
Not stated on official page
Licence requirement
Not stated on official page

How to apply

Deadline
Training places are reserved 2 to 4 years in advance
Application method
Written application to the service (motivation letter, CV with training table, SIWF certificates, references); selection by the head of service/hiring committee.

Funding

Funding
Not stated on official page

Official sources

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