Surgical fellowships in Leuven

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Clinical Fellowship in Colorectal Surgery

University Hospitals Leuven

Two-year advanced clinical colorectal fellowship in cancer, inflammatory bowel disease and minimally invasive/robotic surgery, with mandatory clinical research. Official advert 2626 specifies the 2027–2029 intake.

Fellowship application contact: Gabriele Bislenghi

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Esophageal and Upper GI Surgery Fellowship

University Hospitals Leuven

Advanced clinical and academic esophageal/upper GI fellowship, including oncologic, benign, complex and redo surgery. The published January–December 2027 cycle had an October 2026 application deadline.

Programme director, esophageal cancer surgery: Philippe Nafteux

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Clinical Fellowship in Vascular Surgery

University Hospitals Leuven

Advanced vascular surgery fellowship at a tertiary centre, combining clinical care, research and teaching across complex arterial, venous and vascular access conditions.

Head of Vascular Surgery and application contact: Sarah Thomis

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Clinical Fellowship in Cardiac Surgery

University Hospitals Leuven

Clinical cardiac surgery fellowship for qualified surgeons seeking to advance academic knowledge and practical skills. The programme page does not publish an intake calendar or operative case mix.

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Cardiac Surgery Observership

University Hospitals Leuven

Observational cardiac surgery placement for qualified surgeons seeking to observe the department’s practice. It is separate from the clinical fellowship and does not promise hands-on participation.