Kobe University Radiology Specialist Training Programme (2027) — Diagnostic Radiology & IVR

Overview

Three-year (or longer) radiology specialist programme run by Kobe University Hospital's Diagnostic Radiology/IVR and Radiation Oncology departments with 13 comprehensive and 14 standard JRS-accredited training institutions; applicants choose a diagnostic/IVR or radiation-therapy path.

The programme

Focus

Diagnostic radiology and interventional radiology

Training type

Specialist training programme

Duration

3 years or more

Start

April 2027

Positions

20 (2027 radiology trainee quota for the whole programme)

Accreditation

Japanese Medical Specialty Board (日本専門医機構) accredited specialist training programme (Japan Radiological Society programme)

Department

Not stated on official page

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Physicians who have completed initial clinical training or will complete it by March 2027; membership of the Japan Radiological Society required to start

International applicants

Not stated on official page

Visa support

Not stated on official page

Licence requirement

Japanese medical licence and completion of initial clinical training

How to apply

Deadline

First-round applications accepted until 31 July 2026; additional recruitment until about December if places remain

Application method

Contact the Diagnostic Radiology/IVR programme recruiter (deprad@med.kobe-u.ac.jp), submit CV, visit the hospital and attend an interview

Funding

Funding

Not stated on official page

Official sources