Visiting Fellowship Program in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH)

Plastic SurgeryCraniofacial & cleftObservership (International Fellowship Program - observational)
Destination
KOR
Seoul, South Korea

Overview

Integrated visiting fellowship in craniofacial/paediatric, breast reconstructive and hand/micro-reconstructive surgery.

The programme

Focus
Craniofacial, breast reconstruction, hand and microsurgery
Training type
Observership (International Fellowship Program - observational)
Duration
Short-term 2-4 weeks; long-term 6 months - 1 year
Start
Institution policyNo fixed intake; training can be arranged year-round (applications at least 3 months before training begins)
Positions
Not stated on official page
Accreditation
Official certificate of completion issued after training
Department
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility
Medical doctors; documents: medical licence, certificate of employment and diploma (English), health certificate, pledge of medical information use, passport, photo; travel insurance once confirmed
International applicants
Yes - SNUH International Fellowship Program (observational) for foreign doctors; sponsored track (annual call, approx. 25 trainees) and non-sponsored track (all year round)
Visa support
Visa assistance provided by SNUH
Licence requirement
Observational - no Korean medical licence; participation in medical practice not permitted without Korean licence

How to apply

Deadline
Sponsored: annual application period; non-sponsored: all year round, submit at least 3 months before training
Application method
Email scanned application documents to 02903@snuh.org; application reviewed and approved by the department

Funding

Funding
Sponsored track: SNUH support of KRW 60,000 per day (KRW 1.8 million per month); non-sponsored: no financial support. Lodging, meals, insurance and transport are the observer's responsibility

Official sources

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